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31673Sports Reference Logo2/25: NFL Spin Zone- San Francisco 49ers: 5 Questions Worth Askinghttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/02/25/san-francisco-49ers-5-questions-worth-asking-2/
Talk about being a little spoiled? As we continue our look at every NFL team and come up with five questions that we feel are pertinent to the club these days, the San Francisco 49ers are up and a little sooner than we would have discussed them the previous three years. Under then-head coach J...2015-02-25 09:38:542/21: Lombardi Ave- Jamari Lattimore: Part of the Green Bay Packers' problem or the solution At ILB?http://lombardiave.com/2015/02/21/jamari-lattimore-part-problem-solution-ilb/
The past few years, one of the bigger weaknesses that the Green Bay Packers have had is right in the center of their defense: their inside linebackers. It is a position that league-wide has become a position that gets devalued by plenty of teams, with few willing to spend high draft picks or ...2015-02-21 19:38:032/11: NFL Spin Zone- San Francisco 49ers face uphill battle this offseasonhttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/02/11/san-francisco-49ers-face-uphill-battle-offseason/
The San Francisco 49ers face an uphill battle this offseason. With a possible 16 unrestricted free agents and a new head coach, can the 49ersrebound in time for 2015? Dan Salem and Todd Salem debate in today&#039;s NFL TD Sports Debate. Two brothers from New York yell, scream and debate the NFL and 2015-02-11 08:39:262/9: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers roster cut candidate: Brad Joneshttp://lombardiave.com/2015/02/08/green-bay-packers-roster-cut-candidate-brad-jones/
The Green Bay Packers have some work to do to build the 2015 team, and for inside linebacker Brad Jones, it doesn&#039;t look good. The Packers are set up as well as any team when it comes to their salary cap, asmore money being available is always a good thing. This is especially true thi...2015-02-09 15:38:421/29: Golden Gate Sports- 49ers Have Only One Elite Player, According to Pro Football Focushttp://goldengatesports.com/2015/01/29/49ers-one-elite-player-according-pro-football-focus/
True or false? The San Francisco 49ers have only one elite player on their roster. True or false? The 49ers were six above-average players away from contending for the Super Bowl this season. According to Pro Football Focus, both of these statements are true. Pro Football Focus recently releas...2015-01-29 11:37:181/22: EndZone Score- Report: Eric Mangini to become 49ers Defensive Coordinatorhttp://www.endzonescore.com/report-eric-mangini-become-49ers-defensive-coordinator/
The San Francisco 49ers are expected to hire Eric Mangini as defensive coordinator, reports Adam Schefter of ESPN. It was also reported on Wednesday the 49ers were considering bringing on Mangini as defensive coordinator. Mangini, who was the head coach with the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns in2015-01-22 19:38:181/22: Golden Gate Sports- San Francisco 49ers: Reload or Rebuild?http://goldengatesports.com/2015/01/22/san-francisco-49ers-reload-rebuild/
Once Jim Harbaugh moved on from being head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, GM Trent Baalke made a comment saying: &#34;This isn&#039;t a rebuild situation. This is a reload situation.&#34; How true is that statement? With everything that has happened this past season, 49ers&#039; fans ar...2015-01-22 15:37:301/22: NFL Spin Zone- Adam Gase rounds out dream Chicago Bears coaching staffhttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/01/22/adam-gase-rounds-dream-chicago-bears-coaching-staff/
The Chicago Bears overhaul of the organization couldn&#039;t have gone better, even though new GM Ryan Pace can be seen as a bit of a wild card. After hiring a safe head coach in John Fox to hearken back to the Lovie Smith days and an elite defensive coordinator in Vic Fangio, who will be a massive 2015-01-22 10:38:031/21: 49ersSpin- 49ers add Jason Tarver as linebackers coachhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49ersSpin/~3/MhwJZjLKvOM/49ers-add-jason-tarver-as-linebackers.html
The Raiders&nbsp;hired 2014 49ers assistant Brad Seely as their special teams coach this week and now the 49ers have returned the favor by hiring a member of last yearâs Raiders coaching staff.According to multiple reports, former Oakland defensive coordinator Jason Tarver will be part of Jim T2015-01-21 19:36:201/20: NFL Spin Zone- Vic Fangio a home-run hire for Chicago Bearshttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/01/20/vic-fangio-home-run-hire-chicago-bears/
The Chicago Bears have completely revamped their organization after being one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL last season, and they&#039;ve built a strong foundation on the defensive side of the ball with their two major additions to the coaching staff. John Fox, who was once a great defe2015-01-20 12:38:241/15: Golden Gate Sports- San Francisco 49ers: Reactions to Jim Tomsula Hirehttp://goldengatesports.com/2015/01/15/san-francisco-49ers-reactions-jim-tomsula-hire/
The San Francisco 49ers announced earlier today that they have agreed to terms with Jim Tomsula to become the new head coach. Tomsula was the 49ers&#039; defensive line coach, and he has 31 years of coaching experience at the high school, college, and professional levels. The overall reaction to...2015-01-15 15:37:251/15: Golden Gate Sports- San Francisco 49ers: Reactions to Jim Tomsula Hiringhttp://goldengatesports.com/2015/01/15/san-francisco-49ers-reactions-jim-tomsula-hiring/
The San Francisco 49ers announced earlier today that they have agreed to terms with Jim Tomsula to become the new head coach. Tomsula was the 49ers&#039; defensive line coach, and he has 31 years of coaching experience at the high school, college, and professional levels. The overall reaction to...2015-01-15 12:41:581/10: Golden Gate Sports- San Francisco 49ers: Harbaugh Needed to Gohttp://goldengatesports.com/2015/01/10/san-francisco-49ers-harbaugh-needed-go/
One year ago at this time, the San Francisco 49ers were making headlines for all the right reasons: beating the Green Bay Packers in **** Lambeau Field and taking care of business against a good Carolina Panthers team in order to set up the NFC Championship game against the Seattle Seahawks. Th...2015-01-10 12:36:451/9: Sports Out West- San Francisco 49ers 2014 team award winnershttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2015/01/09/san-francisco-49ers-2014-team-award-winners/
The 2014 NFL season is over for the San Francisco 49ers, and most involved will probably want to forget the injury-riddled, drama-filled campaign. While, unfortunately, many of the lows overshadowed the good that occurred, there were still some players who deserve accolades for their performances.Â 2015-01-09 08:36:041/8: Empire Writes Back- New York Giants: 10 Potential Defensive Coordinator Replacements For Perry Fewellhttp://empirewritesback.com/2015/01/08/new-york-giants-10-potential-defensive-coordinator-replacements-perry-fewell/
On Wednesday, the New York Giants and Perry Fewell agreed to part ways, opening up a spot on their coaching staff at defensive coordinator. Under Fewell the Giants won a Super Bowl in 2011, but they were never able to reach that level since. Things reached a low in 2014, when the Giants had one of t2015-01-08 09:37:231/6: Sports Out West- Vic Fangio deserves to be the next head coach of the 49ershttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2015/01/06/vic-fangio-deserves-to-be-the-next-head-coach-of-the-49ers/
Sometimes when making choices in life, we get caught up with the sexy, flashy option, rather than the most practical one. It&#8217;s natural for anyone to be tempted to take the extravagant route, especially if you&#8217;re concerned with what people will think. It will be interesting to see which p2015-01-06 15:36:111/2: Sports Out West- San Francisco 49ers: Three things we learned in 2014http://www.sportsoutwest.com/2015/01/02/san-francisco-49ers-three-things-we-learned-in-2014/
The 2014 season ended up being a disappointing one for the San Francisco 49ers, filled with injuries, turmoil, back stabbing, and sub par play on the field. While fans may want to forget most of what happened this year, it&#8217;s still important that we take away some important lessons amid the cha2015-01-02 08:36:0912/30: Golden Gate Sports- Julius Thomas to the 49ers Makes Perfect Sensehttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/12/30/julius-thomas-49ers-makes-perfect-sense/
It&#039;s mere speculation, but there&#039;s talk of the 49ers restructuring Vernon Davis&#039;s contract, or worse, extinguishing it before April 1st in a move that will save the 49ers enough shekels to be true players in free agency. Ahmad Brooks may suffer the same fate, and it&#039;s plausible t2014-12-30 20:37:2512/29: 12th Man Rising- The 49ers-Seahawks rivalry will never be the samehttp://12thmanrising.com/2014/12/29/49ers-seahawks-rivalry-will-never/
As 49ers safety Craig Dahl ran over to Jim Harbaugh to give him the ball he intercepted to seal a 20-17 victory over the Cardinals, my heart melted. I have never been a Jim Harbaugh fan since his days at Stanford (his 2007 Stanford team beat the then-number one ranked USC Trojans, my favorite col...2014-12-29 20:40:1912/28: The Backup Punter- Jim Harbaugh Reportedly Accepts Michigan Jobhttp://thebackuppunter.com/2014/12/28/jim-harbaugh-reportedly-accepts-michigan-job/
The Jim Harbaugh saga in San Francisco may finally be reaching it&#8217;s end, with reports surfacing late Saturday night that the 49ers Head Coach has accepted an offer from Michigan, his alma mater. Confirmed: Harbaugh to Michigan! Press Conference Tues in Ann Arbor â Dave Feldman (@FeldyCSN) De2014-12-28 09:41:1112/19: Sports Out West- 49ers Week 16 primer: Playing for pridehttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/12/19/49ers-week-16-primer-playing-for-pride/
It will be interesting to see how the San Francisco 49ers respond to playing the first meaningless game in the Jim Harbaugh era. Now that the team is mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, all eyes will shift to Harbaugh, and what his future (or lack there of) will be with the franchise. All s2014-12-19 08:36:0512/17: Sports Out West- Jim Harbaugh rumors: Should the 49ers move on?http://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/12/17/nfl-2014-should-the-49ers-move-on-from-jim-harbaugh/
Jim Harbaugh is learning the hard lesson that many have learned, too much success early raises the level of expectations.Â Not meeting the new set of expectations will likely be reason enough to terminate employment.Â When Harbaugh was hired to replace Mike Singeltary, the San Francisco 49ers woul2014-12-17 08:36:0412/16: Golden Gate Sports- Poll: Should the 49ers Retool or Rebuild? http://goldengatesports.com/2014/12/16/49ers-retool-or-rebuild/
The San Francisco 49ers are the best 7-7 team in NFL history. Records are more than a reflection of talent - they encompass locker room quarrels, front office gaffes (especially on social media), difficulty of schedule and production in the Draft Room. Still, .500 doesn&#039;t cut it in San Fr...2014-12-16 19:38:1212/13: Golden Gate Sports- Keys to the Game: 49ers at Seahawkshttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/12/13/keys-to-the-game-49ers-seahawks/
Battered and facing their season&#039;s final hurrah, the San Francisco 49ers travel to Seattle to face the red-hot Seahawks in a division game that traditionally carries more weight this late in the year. Seattle will look to dispose of the 49ers with ease, something they&#039;ve done quiet effe...2014-12-13 20:37:4712/12: Sports Out West- 49ers Week 15 primer: It could get ugly in Seattlehttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/12/12/49ers-week-15-primer-it-could-get-ugly-in-seattle/
Week 14 had to be rock bottom&#8230;right? It can&#8217;t much worse than losing by double digits to an Oakland Raiders team that was 1-11 coming in, and had just been destroyed the previous week 52-0. It can&#8217;t get much worse than your franchise quarterback looking completely lost,Â as he eit2014-12-12 08:36:3912/10: Golden Gate Sports- Looking at the 49ers Through a Wide Lenshttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/12/10/the-49ers-through-a-wide-lens/
There&#039;s never a single problem galvanizing a defunct NFL franchise. There is a host of issues behind a team&#039;s stumble, and this idea rings true with the San Francisco 49ers. There&#039;s talent found in every corner of this roster. Still, a slew of hardships have pounded their chances o...2014-12-10 20:38:2812/9: Heat Waved- Oakland Raiders the Perfect Destination for Jim Harbaughhttp://heatwaved.com/2014/12/09/jim-harbaugh-oakland-raiders-perfect-fit/
Three very successful years with the San Francisco49ers, in which he led them to 3 straight NFC Championships and one Super Bowl birth, Jim Harbaugh showed how much of a hot commodity he is. Right now at 7-6 following a 24-13 loss to the Oakland Raiders, it looks like the team&#039;s championship wi2014-12-09 11:37:0712/3: 49ersSpin- Report: A â€œreal possibilityâ€ NaVorro Bowman doesnâ€™t play this year//feedproxy.google.com/~r/49ersSpin/~3/UysCG1AFCGs/report-real-possibility-navorro-bowman.html
The 49ers have until Tuesday to decide whether to activate linebacker&nbsp;NaVorro Bowman&nbsp;from the physically unable to perform list.But it might be a moot point.&nbsp;According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, a source says thereâs a âreal possibilityâ Bowman wonât play again this year after 2014-12-03 08:36:0612/3: 49ersSpin- 49ers place Patrick Willis on season ending injured reserve//feedproxy.google.com/~r/49ersSpin/~3/_FGOQUqz9iU/49ers-place-patrick-willis-on-season.html
The 49ers have officially brought linebacker Patrick Willisâs season to an end.Shortly after reports on Tuesday indicated that Willis would need season-ending toe surgery, the 49ers announced it.The 49ers have gotten used to life without Willis in the last two weeks and theyâve learned that rook2014-12-03 08:36:0612/3: 49ersSpin- NaVorro Bowman still experiencing pain in knee//feedproxy.google.com/~r/49ersSpin/~3/saqeLFM97e4/navorro-bowman-still-experiencing-pain.html
Patrick Willis is headed to injured reserve because of the toe injury thatâs kept him out of the lineup recently and it doesnât look like theyâll have immediate help from NaVorro Bowman to help replace him in the lineup.Ed Werder of ESPN reports that he spoke to Bowman on Sunday and that the 2014-12-03 08:36:0611/29: Golden Gate Sports- Fixing the Busted 49ers http://goldengatesports.com/2014/11/29/fixing-busted-49ers/
Let&#039;s face it: The San Francisco 49ers are no longer a quality football team. There are whispers of players and coaches mailing it in, the head coach stands by and allows his offensive coordinator to bury the team with the worst offensive scheme since the &#039;77 Bucs, and the largest contr...2014-11-29 15:38:3011/26: Sports Out West- NFL 2014: Who is sure to move on the NFL coaching carousel?http://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/11/26/nfl-2014-who-is-sure-to-move-on-the-nfl-coaching-carousel/
The NFL is a high-turnover profession.Â A player&#8217;s average career is only three and a half years, and a coach is lucky if he lasts that long.Â This year is no different. There are several coaches who are dead men walking.Â Rex Ryan and Tony Sparano are locks to be gone at the end of [&#82302014-11-26 08:36:0511/25: Golden Gate Sports- Why the 49ers Should Switch To A 4-3 Defensehttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/11/25/49ers-switch-4-3-defense/
Since the arrival of Jim Harbaugh and Vic Fangio, the San Francisco 49ers have consistently been among the elite defenses in the entire National Football League. Spearheaded by a philosophy predicated on eliminating the opponent&#039;s rushing attack, Fangio has been able to build arguably the most 2014-11-25 22:37:3411/21: Sports Out West- 49ers Week 12 Primer: Will the offense wake up?http://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/11/21/49ers-week-12-primer-will-the-offense-wake-up/
It&#8217;s almost comical to think that the general consensus before the season started was that the San Francisco 49ers&#8217; offense might have to carry a depleted defensive unit through most of the season. The sentiment would have been even stronger if you knew at the time that Patrick Willis wo2014-11-21 08:36:1111/19: Golden Gate Sports- NFC West Power Rankings: Week 12http://goldengatesports.com/2014/11/19/nfc-west-power-rankings-week-12/
#4: The St. Louis Rams (4-6): With recent wins over the 49ers, Seahawks, and Broncos, the Rams are back on the map. They&#039;ve gained momentum by attacking the quarterback with Robert Quinn and feeding the hot hand of rookie running back Tre Mason. Wide receiver Kenny Britt has re-emerged a...2014-11-19 20:39:5011/16: SFBay- Five picks help lift 49ers past Giantshttp://sfbay.ca/2014/11/16/five-picks-help-lift-49ers-past-giants/
The San Francisco 49ers bullied Eli Manning and the New York Giants into five turnovers to escape the Big Apple with a 16-10 victory Sunday morning.
Aldon Smith returned to action as he and LB Aaron LynchÂ harassedÂ Manning into&#8230;2014-11-16 18:36:5911/16: Baller Mind Frame- San Francisco 49ers: A Season Hanging in the Balancehttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/11/16/san-francisco-49ers-a-season-hanging-in-the-balance/
The chances of the San Francisco 49ers making a Superbowl appearance on February 1st 2015, are slim at best. Let alone making a serious playoff run to reach the NFC Championship stage yet once again. Sitting with a record of (5-4) in their respective NFC Western division, bay area fans can only hope2014-11-16 12:44:2011/15: Golden Gate Sports- Game Preview: San Francisco 49ers at New York Giantshttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/11/15/san-francisco-49ers-at-new-york-giants/
Following this Sunday&#039;s showdown against the New York Giants, the San Francisco 49ers will not travel beyond Seattle for any of their remaining six games. If they push their record to 6-4 with a win tomorrow, it&#039;s plausible they find comfort in their light schedule and again challenge the 2014-11-15 18:39:5211/14: 49ersSpin- Report: A â€œreal possibilityâ€ NaVorro Bowman doesnâ€™t play this yearhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49ersSpin/~3/UysCG1AFCGs/report-real-possibility-navorro-bowman.html
The 49ers have until Tuesday to decide whether to activate linebacker&nbsp;NaVorro Bowman&nbsp;from the physically unable to perform list.But it might be a moot point.&nbsp;According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, a source says thereâs a âreal possibilityâ Bowman wonât play again this year after 2014-11-14 14:36:2811/14: Sports Out West- 49ers Week 11 primer: The return of Aldon Smithhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/11/14/49ers-week-11-primer-the-return-of-aldon-smith/
It&#8217;s been a trying season for the San Francisco 49ers, and it seems like even when something good happens, there&#8217;s still an obstacle that needs to be overcome. In a week where the team prepared to welcome back Aldon Smith, they get news that Patrick Willis will miss the rest of the seaso2014-11-14 08:36:3311/11: FFLockerRoom- Patrick Willis shelved for the seasonhttp://fflockerroom.com/2014/11/11/patrick-willis-shelved-for-the-season/
The San Francisco 49&#8217;ers placed Linebacker Patrick Willis on season-ending injured reserve. FFLockerRoom Sports: The Niners&#8217; defensive unit has been decimated by injuries and off-the-field issues this season, which is likely contributing to their below average performances on game-day. W2014-11-11 22:36:2511/11: 49ersSpin- 49ers place Patrick Willis on season ending injured reservehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49ersSpin/~3/_FGOQUqz9iU/49ers-place-patrick-willis-on-season.html
The 49ers have officially brought linebacker Patrick Willisâs season to an end.Shortly after reports on Tuesday indicated that Willis would need season-ending toe surgery, the 49ers announced it.The 49ers have gotten used to life without Willis in the last two weeks and theyâve learned that rook2014-11-11 17:36:3711/11: 49ersSpin- NaVorro Bowman still experiencing pain in kneehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49ersSpin/~3/saqeLFM97e4/navorro-bowman-still-experiencing-pain.html
Patrick Willis is headed to injured reserve because of the toe injury thatâs kept him out of the lineup recently and it doesnât look like theyâll have immediate help from NaVorro Bowman to help replace him in the lineup.Ed Werder of ESPN reports that he spoke to Bowman on Sunday and that the 2014-11-11 17:36:3711/11: SFBay- Willis&#8217; big toe deals Niners big blowhttp://sfbay.ca/2014/11/11/willis-big-toe-deals-niners-big-blow/
The San Francisco 49ers suffered their biggest loss of the season Tuesday morning.2014-11-11 16:37:2211/11: Golden Gate Sports- Patrick Willis' Season Over, Placed On Season-Ending IRhttp://goldengatesports.com/?p=42096
According to Mike Garafolo of Fox Sports 1, linebacker Patrick Willis is &#34;likely to get season-ending surgery&#34; for his injured toe. Following up on @JayGlazer scoop from Sunday, sources tell @FOXSports1 49ers LB Patrick Willis (toe) likely to get season-ending surgery. &#8212; Mike Gar...2014-11-11 13:40:5411/7: Golden Gate Sports- 49ers vs Saints: Injury Reports, Headlines, and Morehttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/11/07/49ers-vs-saints-game-preview/
The 49ers vs Saints Week 10 matchup features two NFC hopefuls with 4-4 records. Being said, toss the records aside; these teams are on polar opposites of the spectrum. The Saints have rediscovered their mojo following a poor 2-4 start, while the 49ers -- a team that has been outscored 55-20 durin...2014-11-07 19:40:0511/7: Horseshoe Heroes- Jerrell Freeman: Force in Middle for Coltshttp://naptownsfinest.com/2014/11/07/jerrell-freeman-force-middle-colts/
If NFL fans don&#039;t know who Jerrell Freeman is, they should. The Indianapolis Colts&#039; young ILB has quietly been one of the defense&#039;s best young players in his 1st 3 seasons with the team. Though unheralded, signing with the Indianapolis Colts after a 3-year stint with the CFL&#039;s Sa2014-11-07 13:41:2411/7: KC Kingdom- Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em: Week 10http://kckingdom.com/2014/11/07/fantasy-football-start-em-sit-em-week-10/
Our staff writer, Zach Blochlinger has done a fantastic job with these fantasy football start &#039;em/sit &#039;em articles but had to take the week off. Since I&#039;m somewhat of a fantasy guru myself (I&#039;m aight&#039;) I decided that I&#039;ll fill in for him and try to help you make the bes2014-11-07 08:38:4611/6: Who Dat Dish- Saints and 49ers Release Thursday Injury Report http://whodatdish.com/2014/11/06/saints-49ers-release-thursday-injury-report/
With the New Orleans Saints and San Francisco 49ers set to go face to face in what should be a physical NFC matchup Sunday afternoon, both teams have released their injury reports for Thursday. Saints: RB Khiry Robinson (Hand) - Did not practice RB Pierre Thomas (Ribs/Shoulder) -Did not pra...2014-11-06 20:43:3211/6: Who Dat Dish- Battle Tested: Can Saints RB Mark Ingram Challenge a Tough 49ers Defense?http://whodatdish.com/2014/11/06/battle-tested-can-saints-rb-mark-ingram-challenge-tough-49ers-defense/
There is no doubt that New Orleans Saints RB Mark Ingram has ran the football exceptionally well this year. Even after suffering a broken hand during the second game of the season, the former Heisman Trophy winner bounced back and has continued to pound away on opposing defenses. In just five gam...2014-11-06 18:43:3011/6: Golden Gate Sports- Poll: Will the 49ers Reach the Playoffs?http://goldengatesports.com/2014/11/06/poll-will-the-49ers-reach-playoffs/
Frank Gore doesn&#039;t mince words with the media. When questioned about his team&#039;s recent struggles, Gore had onethought to offer: &#34;We&#039;re going to the playoffs.&#34; If I&#039;ve learned one thing in covering the 49ers, it&#039;s that when Frank talks, it&#039;s wise to liste...2014-11-06 15:40:1211/5: Who Dat Dish- Saints, 49ers Release Wednesday Injury Report http://whodatdish.com/2014/11/05/saints-49ers-release-wednesday-injury-report/
The New Orleans Saints will host the San Francisco 49ers this Sunday for what should be a hard-hitting, intense matchup in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. It&#039;s a must-win for the Niners, as they are sitting at third place in the NFC West. On the other hand, a Saints victory could give the Black an2014-11-05 20:43:3111/5: Sports Out West- The numbers tell an ugly story of 49ers&#8217; season thus farhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/11/05/the-numbers-tell-an-ugly-story-of-49ers-season-thus-far/
There&#8217;s no way around the fact that the San Francisco 49ers have had a poor first half by many standards. Missing pieces and an inability to finish on offense have led to just a 4-4 record thus far, which is disappointing for a team that many thought could make another run at a Super Bowl. [&#2014-11-05 08:36:3611/2: SFBay- 49ers&#8217; fumble seals loss to last-place Ramshttp://sfbay.ca/2014/11/02/49ers-fumble-seals-loss-to-last-place-rams/
SANTA CLARA â A severe case of bye-week blues2014-11-02 20:36:4811/2: Golden Gate Sports- San Francisco 49ers vs. St. Louis Rams Live Game Threadhttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/11/02/san-francisco-49ers-vs-st-louis-rams-live-game-thread-2/
The San Francisco 49ers will take on the St. Louis Rams today at Levi&#039;s Stadium at 1:05 p.m. PT. The game can be seen on FOX. The last time these two teams played each other was just a few weeks ago in their Week Six matchup on October 13th. The 49ers went to St. Louis and after a slow start...2014-11-02 15:39:5611/1: Arch Authority- St. Louis Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers Staff Predictionshttp://archauthority.com/2014/11/01/st-louis-rams-vs-san-francisco-49ers-staff-predictions/
The St. Louis Rams head into San Francisco on Sunday to play their second game of the season against their division rivals, following a 31-17 home loss to the 49ers less than three weeks ago. As if the first loss wasn&#039;t crushing enough, the Rams will have to face San Francisco this time without2014-11-01 20:37:1510/31: Sports Out West- 49ers Week 9 primer: Second half run begins with Ramshttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/10/31/49ers-week-9-primer-second-half-run-begins-with-rams/
It&#8217;s no secret that the San Francisco 49ers have put themselves in a bit of a hole as they begin the home stretch of their season. With nine games left to go, the Niners trail the Arizona Cardinals by two games in the division, and are one of many currently in the mix for one [&#8230;]2014-10-31 08:36:4610/30: SFBay- Lattimore, Martin bounce back from injuryhttp://sfbay.ca/2014/10/30/lattimore-martin-bouncing-back-from-injury/
The 49ers resumed work following their advantageously-timed bye.2014-10-30 05:36:4110/29: Golden Gate Sports- The Curious Case of the 49ers' Secondaryhttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/10/29/the-curious-case-of-the-49ers-secondary/
Coming up on the ninth week of the season, besides a few snaps in the season&#8217;s opener, the San Francisco 49ers&#8217; secondary that started the season has not played with each other. The 49ers have been plagued with injuries throughout the last two seasons. Last year it was the offense, th...2014-10-29 17:40:0510/29: Sports Out West- Ahmad Brooks&#8217; slow start should be a concern for the 49ershttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/10/29/ahmad-brooks-slow-start-should-be-a-concern-for-the-49ers/
When the San Francisco 49ers needed Ahmad Brooks the most, the outside linebacker stepped up his game. The team was in a bad situation in 2013, having lost back-to-back games in lopsided fashion while falling into a 1-2 hole to start the year. As if things weren&#8217;t bleak enough, the Niners were2014-10-29 08:36:1810/28: Pro Sports Extra- Aldon Smith&#8217;s Suspension to be Reduced, 49ers Injury Round-Up and More.http://prosportsextra.com/2014/10/28/aldon-smiths-suspension-to-be-reduced-49ers-injury-round-up-and-more/
&#160; Over the course of the season the San Francisco 49ers have had their fair-share of personnel problems. This past week starting Center Daniel Kilgore broke his left ankle against the Broncos. He has since then been put on Season Ending Injured Reserve. Kilgore had been waiting for his moment t2014-10-28 23:43:5810/25: Golden Gate Sports- 49ers Gunning for Big Second Halfhttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/10/25/49ers-gunning-big-second-half/
The San Francisco 49ers enter their bye week with a 4-3 record. For them, staying relevant in division and wild card races while battling a record amount of injuries was the primary goal for the first half of the season. They&#039;re not 7-0, but they&#039;re keeping pace and have reason to be...2014-10-25 21:39:0710/21: NFL Spin Zone- Top 5 WR Performances of Week 7http://nflspinzone.com/2014/10/21/fantasy-sammy-watkins-golden-tate-dez-bryant-top-5-wr-performances-of-week-7/
The Denver Broncos thrashing of the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football was the most impressive performance of the week, even considering the fact that the 49ers defense was broken down by injuries with Patrick Willis out. Peyton Manning set records, and he earned a spot as one of our top f2014-10-21 15:40:3010/20: SFBay- Broncos whip 49ers on national stagehttp://sfbay.ca/2014/10/19/broncos-whip-49ers-on-national-stage/
In their worst loss of the season, the depleted 49ers were battered and bruised on both sides of the ball.2014-10-20 02:36:5310/20: Mile High Maniac- Peyton Manning Breaks Brett Favre's All-Time Record of Passing Touchdowns as Denver Broncos defeat San Francisco 49ershttp://milehighmaniac.com/2014/10/19/peyton-manning-breaks-brett-favres-time-record-passing-touchdowns-denver-broncos-defeat-san-francisco-49ers/
The Denver Broncos picked up their fifth win of the 2014 season Sunday night, blowing out the San Francisco 49ers by the final score of 42-17. Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning entered Sunday night&#039;s action against the San Francisco 49ers needing three touchdown passes to surpass...2014-10-20 00:37:1810/19: EndZone Score- NFL Week 7: Top Picks Against the Spreadhttp://www.endzonescore.com/nfl-week-7-top-picks-spread/
Hopefully you have decided to pick against me all season and you are doing really well this season. Last week another 1-2, which now brings my overall record to 6-12. Week 7 is here and I have another three picks that I hope will bring me my first 3-0 week.Â Â Here are my NFL week 7 [&#8230;]
The po2014-10-19 08:39:0710/19: NFL Spin Zone- Denver Broncos vs. San Francisco 49ers Game of the Week Previewhttp://nflspinzone.com/2014/10/19/denver-broncos-vs-san-francisco-49ers-game-week-preview/
The Denver Broncos look like the most talented team in the NFL right now, and they could add another impressive win to their resume this week on Sunday Night Football when they take on the San Francisco 49ers, who are dealing with some tough injuries on the defensive side of the ball. Meanwhile, the2014-10-19 07:38:3310/18: Golden Gate Sports- Keys to the Game: 49ers at Broncoshttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/10/18/keys-49ers-at-broncos/
The 49ers travel to the Mile High City to square off against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Following a 1-2 start - one rife with turnovers, bad clock management, and zero second half offense - the 49ers have regrouped, and now find themselves with a respectable 4-2 record. Winning their fourth...2014-10-18 17:37:5410/18: Golden Gate Sports- 49ers' Super Bowl Aspirations Hinge on Three Areashttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/10/18/49ers-super-bowl-aspirations-hinge-three-areas/
Every team has aspirations to win the Super Bowl, but only one actually accomplishes it. So far in the NFL season there hasn&#039;t beenone team that has really stood out as the prohibitive favorite. However, I believe the San Francisco 49ers can be this team this season if there is improvement in t2014-10-18 12:37:5710/17: Mile High Maniac- Ranking the Top Denver Broncos Fantasy Options for Week 7http://milehighmaniac.com/2014/10/17/ranking-top-denver-broncos-fantasy-options-week-7/
The Denver Broncos have shown time and time again this year that they&#8217;re still one of the best offensive teams in the entire NFL. That makes a litany of their players potential studs on a weekly basis in fantasy football leagues. In fact, Demaryius Thomas had been fairly quiet going into hi...2014-10-17 13:37:3010/17: Sports Out West- 49ers Week 7 primer: Can a banged up defense keep up with Peyton Manning?http://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/10/17/49ers-week-7-primer-can-a-banged-up-defense-keep-up-with-peyton-manning/
You get the sense that at some point, all of the injuries and missing pieces the San Francisco 49ers are currently dealing with on defense will catch up to them. As if being without NaVorro Bowman, Tramaine Brock, Glenn Dorsey, and Aldon Smith wasn&#8217;t enough, now Patrick Willis and Jimmie Ward 2014-10-17 08:36:0610/16: Golden Gate Sports- Injuries Continue To Ravage the San Francisco 49ershttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/10/16/injuries-continue-ravage-san-francisco-49ers/
Every team deals with injuries. Players getting hurt is just part of the game. But for the San Francisco 49ers, it seems like the injury bug has madea nest in their locker room and built a family. Every unit for the 49ers has suffered from injuries so far this season. From offense to defense, fro...2014-10-16 10:38:3310/16: SFBay- Manning a stiff test for young 49ers secondaryhttp://sfbay.ca/2014/10/15/manning-a-stiff-test-for-young-49ers-secondary/
The 49ers look to keep their three-game winning streak alive on the road.2014-10-16 01:36:1410/14: 49ersSpin- Report: Patrick Willis unlikely to play this week with sprained toehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49ersSpin/~3/8zOkWaWkW4c/report-patrick-willis-unlikely-to-play.html
Patrick Willis injured a toe on Monday night against the Rams.&nbsp; It apparently will keep him from playing on Sunday night against the Broncos.Per a league source, Willis has a sprained toe.&nbsp; Itâs currently unlikely that Willis will play this weekend.Willis will be evaluated by the same sp2014-10-14 19:36:0710/14: Golden Gate Sports- 49ers Come Back From Behind; Win 31-17 Over Ramshttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/10/13/49ers-come-back-behind-win-31-17-rams/
The San Francisco 49ers started slow and were down 14-0 early to the St. Louis Rams, but were able to score 24 unanswered points that led to a 31-17 win. The 49ers were in enemy territory, but were able to silence the crowd after a fast start by the Rams. Colin Kaepernick had one of the best...2014-10-14 00:37:5410/8: Golden Gate Sports- Vic Fangio: NaVorro Bowman Will 'Need Couple Weeks of Practice'http://goldengatesports.com/2014/10/07/vic-fangio-navorro-bowman-will-need-couple-weeks-of-practice/
When San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Vic Fangio speaks, it&#039;s always wise to listen. The defensive leader of the Red and Gold was a guest on KNBR Radio&#039;s The Murph and Mac Morning Show, and addressed a topic that so many of us are curious about: When will NaVorro Bowman retu...2014-10-08 00:37:5010/7: Golden Gate Sports- Vic Fangio: NaVorro Bowman Will 'Need Couple Weeks of Practice'http://goldengatesports.com/2014/10/07/navorro-bowman-still-weeks-away-from-a-return/
When San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Vic Fangio speaks, it&#039;s always wise to listen. The defensive leader of the Red and Gold was a guest on KNBR Radio&#039;s The Murph and Mac Morning Show, and addressed a topic that so many of us are curious about: When will NaVorro Bowman retu...2014-10-07 15:38:1110/3: Sports Out West- 49ers Week 5 primer: The Alex Smith Bowlhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/10/03/49ers-week-5-primer-the-alex-smith-bowl/
The San Francisco 49ers will welcome back their ex-quarterback when Alex Smith and the Kansas City Chiefs come to Levi&#8217;s Stadium for a Week 5 showdown. San Francisco has to cut out the mistakes and sloppy play that continues to plague them early on, and begin to look like the dominant 49ers te2014-10-03 08:36:1510/1: Sports Out West- San Francisco 49ers: Team finds itself in crisis modehttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/10/01/san-francisco-49ers-team-finds-itself-in-crisis-mode/
The 49ers found themselves on the brink of disaster in Week 4, but rallied from a 21-10 deficit to put a whole new spin on what could have been deemed a nightmare season. A win in the NFL can buy a lot of goodwill and also cover up some major blemishes, but there are still [&#8230;]2014-10-01 08:36:269/29: Inside the Iggles- Eagles Future: It's A Matter Of Trusthttp://insidetheiggles.com/2014/09/29/eagles-future-matter-trust/
Eagles Future: It&#039;s A Matter Of Trust The lyrics fromBilly Joel&#039;s A Matter Of Trustsong states: I can&#039;t offer you proof But you&#039;re gonna face a moment of truth It&#039;s hard when you&#039;re always afraid You just recover when another belief is betrayed......2014-09-29 12:39:299/29: 49ersSpin- 49ers Vs Eagles Postgame Press Conference - Patrick Willishttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49ersSpin/~3/ZtBgbJXRYo8/49ers-vs-eagles-postgame-press_19.html
Patrick Willis2014-09-29 00:36:229/24: Inside the Iggles- Philadelphia Eagles' Offensive Scheme Faces Its First Real Testhttp://insidetheiggles.com/2014/09/24/eagles-offensive-scheme-faces-first-real-test/
Eagles head coach Chip Kelly is known as an offensive-minded coach. He has madea career in college--and now in the NFL--out of innovative offensive scheming that requires defenses to account for the entire field. However, this week against the San Francisco 49ers, the Eagles&#039; offensive scheme f2014-09-24 12:39:049/23: Sports Out West- 49ers, Cardinals fans brawl in Glendale: How San Francisco lost twicehttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/09/23/49ers-cardinals-fans-brawl-in-glendale-how-san-francisco-lost-twice/
The San Francisco 49ers suffered a devastating loss at the hands of the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. on Sunday, but the worst part of a penalty-laden, offensively-challenged performance by the Gold Rush didn&#8217;t take place between the lines.Â Instead, the 49er faithful put on a display 2014-09-23 08:36:129/22: Golden Gate Sports- Anquan Boldin Sounds Off About Penalties in Loss to Cardinalshttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/09/22/anquan-boldin-sounds-off-penalties-loss-cardinals/
In the San Francisco 49ers&#039; tough loss to the Arizona Cardinals yesterday, Anquan Boldin committed an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, which cost the 49ers 15 crucial yards after getting into the red zone. This was a key moment in yesterday&#039;s game, and it certainly cost the 49ers in yar...2014-09-22 14:37:589/22: 12th Man Rising- Seattle Seahawks News: The NFC West Birds are the teams to beathttp://12thmanrising.com/2014/09/22/seattle-seahawks-news-nfc-west-birds-teams-beat/
While the Seattle Seahawks celebrated an overtime victory over the the great Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos, there was another celebration exactly 1,421 miles away in the city of Glendale, Ariz. Why? The Arizona Cardinals, one of the three loaded NFC West squads, topped the San Francis...2014-09-22 10:39:129/21: 49ersSpin- 49ers Vs Cardinals Postgame Press Conference - Patrick Willishttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49ersSpin/~3/tX9OF4_yoRQ/49ers-vs-cardinals-postgame-press_56.html
Patrick Willis2014-09-21 23:36:309/21: SFBay- Cardinals shove 49ers into NFC West basementhttp://sfbay.ca/2014/09/21/cardinals-shove-49ers-into-nfc-west-basement/
Sunday afternoon in Arizona was another week, another collapse for the San Francisco 49ers.2014-09-21 21:36:339/19: Chowder and Champions- Fantasy Football: Week 3 Thoughtshttp://chowderandchampions.com/2014/09/19/fantasy-football-week-3-thoughts/
With Week 3 underway this past Thursday, it&#039;s time to take a look at some intriguing fantasy football options that may be available to you to help during this crucial third matchup. Greg Jennings, WR, MIN Minnesota&#039;s passing game hasn&#039;t looked great so far this year, and with Ma...2014-09-19 12:37:329/17: Factory of Sadness- Factory Lines: Karlos Dansby, Corey Kluber, Jason Kipnis, Kyrie Irving, LeBron James, Damien Harris, Torrance Gibson and Gunner Kielhttp://factoryofsadness.co/2014/09/17/factory-lines-karlos-dansby-corey-kluber-jason-kipnis-kyrie-irving-lebron-james-damien-harris-torrance-gibson-gunner-kiel/
Karlos Dansby is the type of impact linebacker the Browns have been searching for since Jamir Miller made the Pro Bowl in 2000. He&#039;s one of those players who always seems to be in the mix. Where there&#039;s a ball carrier, there&#039;s usually Dansby either making the stop, o...2014-09-17 10:37:359/16: SFBay- Winless Raiders scramble for fixhttp://sfbay.ca/2014/09/16/raiders-allen-scramble-for-fast-fix/
ALAMEDA â One day after a 30-14 drubbing, Dennis Allen didn't mince words.2014-09-16 03:37:119/15: SFBay- Sloppy 49ers stung in Levi&#8217;s debuthttp://sfbay.ca/2014/09/15/sloppy-49ers-stung-in-levis-debut/
LEVI'S STADIUM â Yellow flags rained down on the 49ers as they sullied their Levi's opener.2014-09-15 15:37:169/15: 49ersSpin- 49ers Vs Bears Postgame Press Conference - Patrick Willis http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49ersSpin/~3/X5qOR_XP6nI/49ers-vs-bears-postgame-press_18.html
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Patrick Willis2014-09-08 19:36:179/7: The Landry Hat- Behind Enemy Lines With Niner Noise; Cowboys, 49ers Previewhttp://thelandryhat.com/2014/09/07/enemy-lines-cowboys-49ers/
One of the great things about working at The Landry Hat, and the FanSided Sports Network, is our access to different experts and writers. Since our network has a site for every NFL team, I&#8217;d thought I&#8217;d get an insider&#8217;s take on the upcoming Dallas Cowboys vs. San Francisco 49ers ga2014-09-07 12:41:219/7: FootballPerspective.com- 2014 NFL Standings Prediction: Confidence Editionhttp://www.footballperspective.com/2014-nfl-standings-prediction-confidence-edition/
Here are my NFL projected standings for 2014, but with a twist: I&#8217;m ranking the teams from most confident to least confident in their final records. In other words, these are rankings with implied variances, too. If you think this is just a way for me to have built-in excuses for missing on te2014-09-07 00:36:259/6: Golden Gate Sports- 49ers Roundtable: 5 Questions on the Upcoming Seasonhttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/09/06/49ers-roundtable-5-questions-upcoming-season/
The San Francisco 49ers enter the 2014 season, yet again, as a Super Bowl contender. After losing to the Baltimore Ravens in the Super Bowl in 2012 and after falling just short of the Super Bowl last season, the 49ers are set to make another deep playoff run. The 49ers will face some obstacles th...2014-09-06 15:37:549/5: Sports Dallas Fort-Worth- 5 Matchups to Watch in 49ers-Cowboyshttp://sportdfw.com/2014/09/05/5-matchups-watch-49ers-cowboys/
After three straight 8-8 seasons, the Dallas Cowboys will have the opportunity to start the year off right with a win against the San Francisco 49ers. Usually, the 49ers are one of the best teams in the league, but because of injuries and suspensions, they will be without key players on both sides o2014-09-05 14:37:449/5: The Landry Hat- The Dallas Cowboys Can Defeat The San Francisco 49ers; Here's Why...http://thelandryhat.com/2014/09/05/dallas-cowboys-san-francisco-49ers/
The Dallas Cowboys are set to open the 2014 NFL season this Sunday afternoon at AT&#38;T Stadium against the San Francisco 49ers. The Cowboys haven&#8217;t been completely written off for Week One, but there is not much optimism surrounding the team outside of Dallas. Dallas has the upper hand i...2014-09-05 08:38:559/3: Sports Dallas Fort-Worth- Jakes Take: The Cowboys Will Upset The 49ershttp://sportdfw.com/2014/09/03/jakes-take-cowboys-will-upset-49ers/
There are a lot of questions surrounding these two clubs. Can the Cowboys Defense stop anybody? Are the Niners going to be able to get by with-out Defensive studs like Aldon Smith and NaVorro Bowman? For the Cowboys, everyone seems to point to the Pre-Season as a sign that their Defens...2014-09-03 18:37:438/20: FootballSavages.com- Top 5 Positional Units: Off-Ball Linebackershttp://www.footballsavages.com/top-5-positional-units-off-ball-linebackers/
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In a lot of ways, the linebackers are the core of a defense. Not only to physically sit in the middle of a defense, but they are also looked to as the quarterback to set the tone for the defense. To go along with that, they have possibly the hardest jobs due to their tasks of defen2014-08-20 18:40:018/20: Sports Out West- There&#8217;s no reason to panic about the 49ers&#8217; slow starthttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/08/20/theres-no-reason-to-panic-about-the-49ers-slow-start/
Depending on how much stock you put in preseason football, you may or may not be worried about the two eggs the San Francisco 49ers have laid over their first two exhibition games. How bad has it been? The team is yet to score a touchdown and has been outscored 57-3. On the surface, it [&#8230;]2014-08-20 08:36:258/17: Golden Gate Sports- 49ers Don't Score In Stadium Debut, Fall To Broncoshttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/08/17/san-francisco-49ers-49ers-dont-score-stadium-debut-fall-broncos/
The entire NFL world was watching as the San Francisco 49ers hosted the Denver Broncos. Although this kind of audience is unusual for a week two preseason game, the world was anxious to see the 49ers&#039; brand new stadium. The stadium, named Levi&#039;s Stadium, looked dazzling in the sunlight as 2014-08-17 19:37:528/14: isportsweb.com- San Francisco 49ers: Training camp winners and losershttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/hMUqG6izn_g/
Training camp is over for the San Francisco 49ers and the preseason schedule is underway as the team prepares itself for their week one battle in Dallas against the Cowboys. Many of the questions that arose upon the onset of camp involved some of the younger players and new additions to the team.Â 2014-08-14 12:40:028/11: Golden Gate Sports- San Francisco 49ers: Who To Watch For During Preseasonhttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/08/11/san-francisco-49ers-who-to-watch-for-during-preseason/
At this time of year, most fans are experiencing football withdraws. So much so, that they&#039;re willing to watch entire preseason games. Preseason games can be extremely boring if you don&#039;t know what to look for. With one game in the books, here are a few players to keep an eye on. Jimmie...2014-08-11 14:38:028/11: 49ersSpin- Patrick Willis fine with playing either inside linebacker spothttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49ersSpin/~3/LxL8WxCvDPg/patrick-willis-fine-with-playing-either.html
The 49ers expect to be without linebacker NaVorro Bowman for at least the first six weeks of the regular season as he continues to recover from the torn ACL he suffered in the NFC Championship Game.They arenât sure who will be taking his place in the lineup just yet, though. Michael Wilhoite and2014-08-11 14:36:148/8: Sports Out West- 49ers preseason: Five things we learned in Week 1http://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/08/08/49ers-preseason-five-things-we-learned-in-week-1/
The first offensive drive aside, the San Francisco 49ers played a sloppy and uninspired preseason opener. The 23-3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens was disappointing, and led to head coach Jim Harbaugh making the statement that his team got &#8220;pushed around.&#8221; It wasn&#8217;t all bad though, as2014-08-08 12:36:068/7: SideLion Report- Kyle Van Noy Being Thrown to the Wolveshttp://sidelionreport.com/2014/08/07/detroit-lions-kyle-van-noy-being-thrown-to-the-wolves/
It may be a common thought that rookies should be brought along slowly, in general. Jim Schwartz, during his tenure with the Detroit Lions, was notorious for starting and keeping veterans over younger players, and it was excruciatingly slow at times. Watching Eric Ebron and Kyle Van Noy in camp, ...2014-08-07 08:39:048/2: 12th Man Rising- Russell Wilson, Seahawks featured in Duracell commercial against 49ershttp://12thmanrising.com/2014/08/02/russell-wilson-seahawks-featured-duracell-commercial-49ers/
The Seattle Seahawks are only a month away from beginning their quest to repeat as Super Bowl champions. [related-category] Their biggest threat to the NFC crown might be their division-rival San Francisco 49ers and the teams&#039; first meeting of the season, on Thanksgiving night, is quickly...2014-08-02 13:39:367/31: Riggo&#039;s Rag- 2014 NFL Power Rankings countdown: 3. San Francisco 49ershttp://riggosrag.com/2014/07/31/2014-nfl-power-rankings-countdown-3-san-francisco-49ers/
2014 NFL Power Rankings Countdown 3.San Franciso 49ers(NFC West) 2013 Record:12-4 Head coach:Jim Harbaugh- Harbaugh has taken the 49ers to three straight NFC Championship games, and also one Super Bowl, but he has yet to win one. The 49ers have been one of the top teams in the NFL since Har...2014-07-31 09:40:257/29: Arch Authority- NFC West Linebackers: How Do the Rams Stack Up?http://archauthority.com/2014/07/29/nfc-west-linebackers-rams-stack/
Over the next few days, we&#8217;ll be taking a look at the talent in the NFC West and seeing how the Rams match up. Today we look at the linebackers. Though several key losses weaken the divisional talent at the position, the NFC West is still a division that is filled with talented linebackers....2014-07-29 12:37:087/24: 49ersSpin- Training Camp Opening Press Conference - Patrick Willishttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49ersSpin/~3/au3QrgmXsoQ/training-camp-opening-press-conference.html
Patrick Willis2014-07-24 00:36:027/22: 12th Man Rising- Seahawks' Bobby Wagner Ranked 8th-Best ILB In the Game by NFL.comhttp://12thmanrising.com/2014/07/22/seahawks-bobby-wagner-ranked-8th-best-ilb-in-the-game-nfl-com/
Bobby Wagner may finally be getting himself some accolades, after being skipped over for Rookie of the Year and then being left off the all-star ballot in year 2. Wags recorded a total of 120 tackles in 2013 to go along with 5 sacks, 2 interceptions and a fumble recovery, which are definitely All...2014-07-22 13:42:347/22: 12th Man Rising- 2014 All-NFC West Team: Full Rosterhttp://12thmanrising.com/2014/07/22/2014-nfc-west-team-full-roster/
With the 2014 season just around the corner, the editors of FanSided NFL decided to discuss who the best players in each division are and which NFL division would have the best All-Star roster. To accomplish this, FanSided NFL&#039;s 32 websites divided into different groups, based on the div...2014-07-22 12:40:117/21: 12th Man Rising- 2014 All-NFC West Team: Linebackershttp://12thmanrising.com/2014/07/21/2014-nfc-west-team-linebackers/
With the 2014 season just around the corner, the editors of FanSided NFL decided to discuss who the best players in each division are and which division would have the best All-Star roster. To accomplish this, FanSided NFL&#039;s 32 websites divided into different groups, based on the divisio...2014-07-21 20:39:417/21: isportsweb.com- San Francisco 49ers: three biggest training camp questionshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/Tq-0a0mtAig/
Now that the World Cup has come to a close, that can only mean that football is right around the corner (46 days to be exact, but whoâs counting?) The only thing standing between the fans and watching some preseason action is training camp, and this article is going to take a look at the [&#8230;]2014-07-21 09:40:137/11: The Jet Press- Demario Davis: The New York Jets' Forgotten Manhttp://thejetpress.com/2014/07/11/demario-davis-new-york-jets-forgotten-man/
When you look at a football team&#039;s defense, there are two different types of players you encounter. The first are the ones that gain the notoriety. You have the defensive backs that get their name in the box score after recording interceptions, passes defended...etc. You have the defensive ends2014-07-11 05:38:017/6: KC Kingdom- KC Chiefs: Predicting The 2014 Schedule, Part 2http://kckingdom.com/2014/07/06/kc-chiefs-predicting-2014-schedule-part-2/
Last week, I had posted part one of my schedule predictions for the KC Chiefs in 2014. As we all know by now, they&#039;re playing the 7th toughest schedule in the NFL and THE toughest home schedule. Let&#039;s do a quick recap of part one, which you can read the entire thing with this link right...2014-07-06 15:37:317/3: The Landry Hat- Rolando McClain Is A Cowboy: What's His Story?http://thelandryhat.com/2014/07/03/rolando-mcclain-cowboy-whats-story/
On Tuesday the inevitable happened. The Dallas Cowboys placed linebacker Sean Lee on the injured reserve list officially ending his season. Lee tore his left anterior cruciate ligament on opening day of organised team activities. Known by many fans as the &#039;General&#039; Lee&#039;s presence will2014-07-03 16:39:326/27: Sports Out West- 49ers offseason 2014: Is Eric Reid ready for a leadership role?http://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/06/27/49ers-offseason-2014-is-eric-reid-ready-for-a-leadership-role/
Eric Reid should be no stranger to pressure. When the San Francisco 49ers moved up 13 slots in the first round of the 2013 NFL draft to select the safety out of LSU, the expectation was that he would come in and start right away. Reid also had big shoes to fill, as he was [&#8230;]2014-06-27 08:36:156/21: The Landry Hat- Dallas Cowboys 2014 Opponents: What Are Their Weaknessess?http://thelandryhat.com/2014/06/19/dallas-cowboys-season-opponents-weaknessess/
By the time the season ended, it was clearly evident where the Dallas Cowboys weakness was defense. We came out of the 2014 NFL Draft with nine players. Seven of whom will play defense. Yet with 77 days to go until the new regular season gets underway, were you to pick out the Cowboys weakness, i...2014-06-21 12:39:206/13: Sports Out West- 49ers&#8217; Navorro Bowman doesn&#8217;t get the credit he deserveshttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/06/13/49ers-navorro-bowman/
The NFL Network continued its Top 100 list with players No.Â 50-41 recently, and there was at least one glaring surprise to say the least. San Francisco 49ers linebacker Navorro Bowman came in at 47, dropping 10 spots from last year. If you want to say that the ACL injury Bowman suffered in the NFL 2014-06-13 08:37:016/4: Sports Out West- 49ers offseason: 5 realistic goals for training camphttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/06/04/49ers-offseason-5-realistic-goals-for-training-camp/
With training camp getting closer, the San Francisco 49ers are not far from beginning another run at their elusive sixth championship. The team has an all-or-nothing feel to it this year, in large part due to the fact that there could be some significant roster changes after the season. The 49ers ha2014-06-04 08:36:255/23: NFL's Greatest- HOF Monitor: Active Playershttp://nflsgreatest.co.nf/2014/05/hof-monitor-active-players/
For your viewing pleasure, this is the Hall of Fame Monitor for active players.Â There are over 1500 active players in the NFL, so I didn&#8217;t include everyone. Instead, I limited the list to notable players, players with at least one Pro Bowl or All Pro selection, players with a lot of seasons u2014-05-23 13:38:425/22: FootballPerspective.com- Age and the NFL Drafthttp://www.footballperspective.com/age-and-the-nfl-draft/
In yesterday&#8217;s Wall Street Journal, Kevin Clark noted that the Eagles targeted college graduates in the 2014 NFL draft. Six of the seven players selected by Philadelphia are on track to get their degrees before entering the NFL, which is important to Chip Kelly. Kelly said a degree is more tha2014-05-22 00:36:245/20: NFL's Greatest- Hall of Fame Monitor: Defensehttp://nflsgreatest.co.nf/2014/05/hall-of-fame-monitor-defense/
Last week, I revealed the Hall of Fame Monitor for offensive players. Upon request, I have added more retired players to the boards &#8211; including guys who are nowhere close to Canton&#8217;s demarcation line. Today, I am unveiling the monitor for defensive players. This one was a bit trickier to2014-05-20 16:38:385/17: FootballPerspective.com- Best and Worst Drafts since 1970http://www.footballperspective.com/best-and-worst-drafts-since-1970/
Not all drafts are created equal. The 2014 NFL Draft was said to be very rich in talent, while last year&#8217;s iteration was considered relatively weak. We don&#8217;t have much data on which drafts scouts have labeled as &#8220;good&#8221; or &#8220;bad&#8221;, but I thought it might be fun to se2014-05-17 00:36:275/14: NFL Spin Zone- San Francisco 49ers LB Chris Borland will get opportunity to starthttp://nflspinzone.com/2014/05/14/san-francisco-49ers-lb-chris-borland-will-get-opportunity-start/
The San Frnacisco 49ers added Chris Borland to their linebacking group through the NFL draft and he will get the opportunity to learn from some of the best in the game with Patrick Willis and Navorro Bowman on the roster. &#8220;I&#8217;m very much an admirer of the way those guys play the game,&#382014-05-14 11:37:475/10: Golden Gate Sports- San Francisco 49ers: Does The Organization Have A Character Problem?http://goldengatesports.com/2014/05/10/san-francisco-49ers-organization-character-problem/
Ever since Jim Harbaugh has taken over as head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, the team has preached two things: blue collar work ethic, and good character. But with a couple of 49ers&#039; players having legal problems lately, are those two things just a farce? Since Harbaugh has become the co...2014-05-10 09:37:235/9: Dairyland Express- 2014 NFL Draft: Wisconsin Badgers LB Chris Borland To 49ershttp://dairylandexpress.com/2014/05/09/2014-nfl-draft-wisconsin-badgers-lb-chris-borland-49ers/
The San Francisco 49ers selected linebacker Chris Borland of the Wisconsin Badgers with the 77th overall pick in the third round Friday night. Borland was the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year after making 112 tackles, 8.5 for loss, and four sacks as a senior in 2013. He is sixth all-time at W...2014-05-09 22:38:345/6: Emerald City Swagger- Seattle Seahawks: Historical First Round Woeshttp://emeraldcityswagger.com/2014/05/06/seattle-seahawks-historical-first-round-woes/
In the era of John Schneider and Pete Carroll at the helm for the Seattle Seahawks the first round of the draft has historically not been their strong suit, as they have acquired most of their star talent in the later rounds of the draft. Lets take a look at the Seahawks first-round picks over th...2014-05-06 09:37:004/30: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers land 3 on top 50 sales listhttp://lombardiave.com/2014/04/30/green-bay-packers-land-3-top-50-sales-list/
While the Green Bay Packers continue to win on the field year-in and year-out, fans continue to buy up Packers jerseys, too. According to theNFL Players Inc.(NFLPI), the Packers landed three players on the Top 50 Player Sales list for the past fiscal year. Who was at the top of t...2014-04-30 08:37:524/29: Musket Fire- Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski Rank In Top 50 Of 2013 NFL Merchandise Saleshttp://musketfire.com/2014/04/29/tom-brady-rob-gronkowski-rank-top-50-2013-nfl-merchandise-sales/
Yesterday the NFLPI (NFL Players Inc.) released last year&#039;s NFL merchandise sale numbers. Two Patriots cracked the top 50, as Tom Brady came in sixth, while tight end Rob Gronkowski checked in at 18th. Here is the complete list: 1. Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks 2. Peyton Manning, Denv...2014-04-29 08:37:234/28: SideLion Report- Calvin Johnson Only Detroit Lions Player to Rank in Top 50 for Merchandise Saleshttp://sidelionreport.com/2014/04/28/calvin-johnson-detroit-lions-player-rank-top-50-merchandise-sales/
One way to gauge NFL player po**** is in the demand of products bearing their name or likeness. Using that as the barometer, Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson was the 20th-most po**** player for the one-year period stretching from March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014. The NFL Pl...2014-04-28 22:37:504/28: FootballPerspective.com- Analyzing the last ten years of trading for future first round pickshttp://www.footballperspective.com/analyzing-the-last-ten-years-of-trading-for-future-first-round-picks/
Last Wednesday, I looked at every time a team traded away a future first round draft pick in the last ten years. Today, the reverse: the times a team traded for a future first round pick.Â I&#8217;ll again be focusing on the general manager or other person responsible for making the trade: that&#822014-04-28 00:35:494/24: 12th Man Rising- Seahawks senior personnel executive Scot McCloughan resigns unexpectedlyhttp://12thmanrising.com/2014/04/24/seahawks-senior-personnel-executive-resigns-unexpectedly/
Only hours after the Seahawks&#039; 2014 regular season schedule was revealed on Wednesday night, it was confirmed that one of Seattle&#039;ssenior personnel executives resigned his position. Seattle Sr Personnel Exec Scot McCloughan has resigned from the team to tend to a family matter, according .2014-04-24 10:38:354/23: Titan Sized- Tennessee Titans: Top Draft Need Isn't Focused on 1 Key Positionhttp://titansized.com/2014/04/23/tennessee-titans-5-post-free-agency-2014-draft-needs/
There&#039;s a perception among Tennessee Titans fans that there aren&#039;t any glaring draft needs that would force general manager Ruston Webster to use the No. 11 pick on one certain position. This gives him the luxury of drafting based on a best-player-available approach. Adding Shaun Phillips 2014-04-23 08:37:544/23: FootballPerspective.com- Analyzing the last ten years of trading away future first round pickshttp://www.footballperspective.com/analyzing-the-last-ten-years-of-trading-away-future-first-round-picks/
When a general manager trades away a future first round pick, it&#8217;s worth wondering if the transaction was the effect of the prin**** problem. A general manager is supposed to act in the best interest of the franchise, but he may instead choose to act in his own self-interest. If he&#8212014-04-23 00:35:484/22: Golden Gate Sports- San Francisco 49ers: Does The Organization Have A Character Problem?http://goldengatesports.com/2014/04/22/san-francisco-49ers-organization-character-problem/
Ever since Jim Harbaugh has taken over as head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, the team has preached two things: blue collar work ethic, and good character. But with a couple of 49ers&#039; players having legal problems lately, are those two things just a farce? Since Harbaugh has become the co...2014-04-22 15:37:324/16: 12th Man Rising- Patrick Willis: I don't get 'caught up' in trash talk, but Seahawks rivalry is a 'dogfight'http://12thmanrising.com/2014/04/16/patrick-willis-dont-get-caught-shermans-trash-talk-rivalry-dogfight/
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis spoke with Sporting News on Tuesday and discussed a variety of subjects including his team&#039;s rivalry with the Seahawks. Willis said he tries not to get &#34;caught up&#34; in trash talk during the Seahawks-49ers rivalry, especially when it come...2014-04-16 10:37:504/3: NFL Spin Zone- Packers Re-Sign John Kuhn to 1-Year Dealhttp://nflspinzone.com/2014/04/03/packers-re-sign-john-kuhn-1-year-deal/
The Green Bay Packers will re-sign their fullback John Kuhn, per Mike Garafolo. Kuhn is a good player to have on the team and his value is underestimated. He knows the offensive system front and back and is good protection for Aaron Rodgers in the backfield. He is a perfect fit for the Packers and .2014-04-03 14:37:393/4: Golden Gate Sports- San Francisco 49ers: 3 Players Who Need To Step Up In 2014http://goldengatesports.com/2014/03/04/san-francisco-49ers-three-players-need-step-2014/
The San Francisco 49ers enter...2014-03-04 13:38:172/21: Sports Out West- San Francisco 49ers draft review: 2013http://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/02/21/san-francisco-49ers-draft-review-2013/
It&#8217;s very difficult to judge a draft after just one season and that holds true when looking at the results of the San Francisco 49ers&#8217; 2013 haul. They seem to have hit a homerun with their first round selection but have many players who did not get much of a look, mainly due to injuries.2014-02-21 08:36:052/20: Golden Gate Sports- San Francisco 49ers: Should The 49ers Prepare To Start 2014 Without Bowman?http://goldengatesports.com/2014/02/20/san-francisco-49ers-49ers-prepare-start-2014-without-bowman/
San Francisco 49ers' linebacker 2014-02-20 15:37:372/18: Golden Gate Sports- San Francisco 49ers: 2013 Overachievershttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/02/18/san-francisco-49ers-2013-overachievers/
The San Francisco 49ers cam...2014-02-18 15:47:092/13: Golden Gate Sports- San Francisco 49ers: Does The Defensive Line Need Tweaking?http://goldengatesports.com/2014/02/13/san-francisco-49ers-defensive-line-need-tweaking/
After the 2012 season, the San Francisco 49ers made it a point to add more depth to the defensive line. They did just that by adding players both ...2014-02-13 16:37:172/12: Sports Out West- San Francisco 49ers draft review: 2010http://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/02/12/san-francisco-49ers-draft-review-2010/
The San Francisco 49ers have been one of the most consistent and successful NFL franchises over the past three years. Since general manager Trent Baalke and head coach Jim Harbaugh took over the reigns in 2011, the team has gone 36-11-1, appeared in three-straight NFC Championship games and one Supe2014-02-12 08:36:542/11: FootballPerspective.com- The AP&#8217;s All-Pro Voting Process Is a Jokehttp://www.footballperspective.com/the-aps-all-pro-voting-process-is-a-joke/
In early January, the Associated Press announced its All-Pro team. The voting process is pretty simple: 50 voters select their top players at each position, and a first-team All-Pro squad is announced.Â The runners-up at each position are placed on the second-team, but that leads to some very odd r2014-02-11 23:36:232/5: Sports Out West- Did 49ers&#8217; Navorro Bowman get snubbed for Defensive Player of the Year?http://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/02/05/did-49ers-navorro-bowman-get-snubbed-for-defensive-player-of-the-year/
The AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year award is an honor given to the league&#8217;s most outstanding defensive player. If you watched the San Francisco 49ers play in 2013, it would be easy to come to the conclusion the player most deserving of that award was Niners&#8217; inside linebacker Navorro2014-02-05 08:37:141/31: Sports Out West- 49ers offseason: Handing out awards for 2013http://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/01/31/49ers-offseason-handing-out-awards-for-2013/
Â The end of the season is disappointing for every team but one in the NFL, but that doesn&#8217;t mean the San Francisco 49ers did not have a great season. A lot of teams would take a 12-4 record and a loss in the conference championship which is what the team accomplished in 2013. Along the [&#8232014-01-31 08:36:331/29: FootballPerspective.com- 2013 AV-Adjusted Team Agehttp://www.footballperspective.com/2013-av-adjusted-team-age/
In each of the last two years, I&#8217;ve presented the AV-adjusted age of each roster in the NFL. Measuring team age in the NFL is tricky. You don&#8217;t want to calculate the average age of a 53-man roster and call that the &#8220;team age&#8221; because the age of a teamâs starters is much mor2014-01-29 23:36:451/22: Sports Out West- Eight 49ers out, but Eric Reid in for 2014 Pro Bowlhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/01/22/eight-49ers-eric-reid-2014-pro-bowl/
The Pro Bowl seems to be more a hindrance than a free vacation if you ask the San Francisco 49ers. Ahmad Brooks will sit out the 2014 All-Star exhibition along with Frank Gore, Vernon Davis, Justin Smith, Joe Staley, Patrick Willis, NaVorro Bowman and Mike Iupati according to Josh Alper of Pro Footb2014-01-22 08:37:191/17: Sports Out West- Seahawks vs. 49ers preview: Can Seattleâ€™s offense put it together in the NFC Championship Game?http://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/01/17/seahawks-vs-49ers-preview-can-seattles-offense-put-it-together-in-the-nfc-championship-game/
The NFC Championship Game encompasses exactly what a title game should. Â The matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers pits two fierce rivals, who are possibly the best two teams in the NFL, against each in a raucous stadium in what should be a physical and immensely entertaining2014-01-17 08:36:421/16: FootballPerspective.com- Championship Game Preview: San Francisco at Seattlehttp://www.footballperspective.com/championship-game-preview-san-francisco-at-seattle/
It&#8217;s Carroll-Harbaugh X! Okay, the Whats Your Deal Bowl may not have quite the hype of Brady/Manning XV, but don&#8217;t tell that to folks on the West Coast. Pete Carroll and Jim Harbaugh are longtime rivals who have managed to alienate 31 other fanbases in the NFL. For the record, Harbaugh h2014-01-16 23:36:131/15: FootballPerspective.com- Cap Space Versus Production For DEN/NE/SF/SEAhttp://www.footballperspective.com/cap-space-versus-production-for-dennesfsea/
It&#8217;s not much of a stretch to say that the Patriots, Broncos, 49ers, and Seahawks, and are four of the best organizations in the NFL. Over the last two years, these four teams are the only to win 23 games in the regular season or 26 games if you include the playoffs. In the salary [&#8230;]2014-01-15 23:36:151/10: FootballPerspective.com- Division Preview: San Francisco at Carolinahttp://www.footballperspective.com/division-preview-san-francisco-at-carolina/
At least 400 total yards were gained in every game this season. When Nick Foles threw 7 touchdowns against the Raiders, Oakland actually out-gained Philadelphia, and the two teams combined for a season-high 1,102 yards that day. On the other end of the spectrum was San Francisco/Carolina I, when the2014-01-10 23:36:401/4: EDSFootball- 2013 NFL Postseason Award Predictionshttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog/2014/01/2013_nfl_postseason_award_predictions.html
Every year, there are some postseason awards that are more obvious than others and those that can be more vigorously debated.
Below are my selections of the players I expect to win the main postseason awards with a runner-up included.
Most Valuable Player (past winners): Peyton Manning, Denve2014-01-04 11:37:081/3: numberFire- Strengths and Weakness of Wild-Card Weekend, Part Twohttps://www.numberfire.com/nfl/news/1602/strengths-and-weakness-of-wild-card-weekend-part-two
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Aaron Rodgers
BenJarvus Green-Ellis
Frank Gore
James Starks
Kendall Hunter
Philip Rivers
Geno Atkins
Leon Hall
Michael Johnson
Adam Jones
Justin Smith
Patrick Willis
Giovani Bernard
Eddie Lacy
Kee2014-01-03 15:37:021/3: The Packer Perspective- You Again? &#8211; Wildcard Weekend Previewhttp://packerperspective.com/2014/01/03/you-again-wildcard-weekend-preview/
In all honesty, the Packers shouldn&#8217;t even be here. No matter what happens, this game feels like a bonus. A month ago, the Packers were dead. I declared it. I stand by that declaration, too, even if it was wrong. For all intents and purposes, they were done. They had showed nothing that would 2014-01-03 09:36:521/2: 49ersSpin- NaVorro Bowman picks off NFC defensive player of the monthhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49ersSpin/~3/2LWGQ02NE4Y/navorro-bowman-picks-off-nfc-defensive.html
One of the lasting images from the 2013 season is the one of NaVorro Bowman closing down Candlestick Park with an 89-yard interception return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of a 34-24 victory over the Falcons clinched a playoff spot for the 49ers.That big moment and excellent play in five 2014-01-02 21:37:031/2: Sports Out West- 49ers Wild Card primer: Road back to the Super Bowl will start in Green Bayhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/01/02/49ers-wild-card-primer-road-back-to-the-super-bowl-will-start-in-green-bay/
Jim Harbaugh and his San Francisco 49ers will be hoping that the third time&#8217;s the charm as they begin their third playoff run together. Harbaugh has led the Niners one step farther in each of his first two seasons, losing in the NFC Championship game in 2011 and the Super Bowl in 2012. This po2014-01-02 15:37:4612/31: We Talk Fantasy Sports- San Francisco 49ers @ Green Bay Packers - Wild Card Simulationhttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2013/12/NFL-Playoffs-49ers-Packers-Wildcard.html
Using the most up to date Madden 25 rosters, I will simulate each game of the NFL playoffs in hopes to get a realistic preview of what could happen this NFL playoffs.Check out the Kansas City Chiefs @ Indianapolis Colts Simulation!Check out the New Orleans Saints @ Philadelphia Eagles Simulation!Che2013-12-31 17:37:0012/27: FootballPerspective.com- 2013 Pro Bowlers announcedhttp://www.footballperspective.com/2013-pro-bowlers-announced/
This year, the NFL has eliminated the AFC/NFC distinction, and just selected Pro Bowlers at each position. The results: Quarterback: Tom Brady, Patriots; Drew Brees, Saints; Peyton Manning, Broncos; Cam Newton, Panthers; Philip Rivers, Chargers; Russell Wilson, Seahawks. No surprises here. With a fu2013-12-27 22:36:2612/24: 49ersSpin- 49ers Vs Falcons Postgame - Patrick Willis + NaVorro Bowmanhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49ersSpin/~3/BbdLc3i_7TI/49ers-vs-falcons-postgame-patrick.html
Patrick Willis NaVorro Bowman2013-12-24 05:37:1912/16: 49ersSpin- 49ers Vs Buccaneers Postgame Press Conference - Patrick Willishttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49ersSpin/~3/Wgndk0gf8Us/49ers-vs-buccaneers-postgame-press_1846.html
Patrick Willis2013-12-16 04:36:4912/6: Sports Out West- Seahawks vs. 49ers preview: Seattle can clinch NFC West with season sweep of division rivalhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/12/06/seahawks-vs-49ers-preview-seattle-can-clinch-nfc-west-with-season-sweep-of-division-rival/
Six days after making a statement to the rest of the NFL, the Seattle Seahawks will have a chance to do it yet again. Seattle will finish its season series against the rival San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in Candlestick Park at 1:25 p.m. The Seahawks are playing their best football of the season over2013-12-06 08:36:4211/22: Sports Out West- 49ers Week 12 primer: Stretch run begins with Redskinshttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/11/22/49ers-week-12-primer-stretch-run-begins-with-redskins/
In his first two seasons as head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, Jim Harbaugh had never lost two games in a row. After Week 11&#8242;s 23-20 loss to the New Orleans Saints, the up and down Niners have now lost back to back games twice this season. At 6-4, the NFC West now appears [&#8230;]2013-11-22 08:36:3411/11: 49ersSpin- 49ers Vs Panthers Postgame Press Conference - Patrick Willishttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49ersSpin/~3/1LOFEnaag5U/49ers-vs-panthers-postgame-press_10.html
Patrick Willis
2013-11-11 01:36:3511/6: Sports Out West- 49ers midseason grades: Despite trials, defense gets consistent markshttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/11/06/49ers-midseason-grades-despite-trials-defense-gets-consistent-marks/
The San Francisco 49ers entered their bye week at exactly the midway point of the season. After eight games, the 6-2 Niners are where most expected them to be record wise although possibly not in the standings. They trail the 8-1 Seattle Seahawks by one and a half games in the NFC West. While there 2013-11-06 08:36:3410/14: 49ersSpin- 49ers Vs Cardinals Postgame Press Conference - Patrick Willis http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49ersSpin/~3/6rb2qK48LQI/week-6-49ers-vs-cardinals-postgame_14.html
Patrick Willis
2013-10-14 00:36:4710/4: Sports Out West- 49ers Week 5 primer: Back to basics against Texans?http://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/10/04/49ers-week-5-primer-back-to-basics-against-texans/
The 49ers Week 4 victory over the St. Louis Rams saw a team that was struggling to find their identity on offense get back to basics and lean on what had made them so successful in the first place. The power running game has been a staple of the San Francisco offense since Jim Harbaugh [&#8230;]2013-10-04 08:36:3710/2: NFL Spin Zone- 49ers LB Patrick Willis Likely To Return vs Texanshttp://nflspinzone.com/2013/10/02/49ers-lb-patrick-willis-likely-to-return-vs-texans/
San Francisco 49ers LB Patrick Willis did not parti**** in the game last week against the St. Louis Rams on Thursday because of groin injury. It would have been tough for him to get back on the field after suffering the injury on a Sunday and then playing on Thursday. He has 19 tackles this [&#8232013-10-02 15:36:019/28: XN Sports- Are the 49ers Back, or Did They Ever Leave?http://www.xnsports.com/2013/09/28/49ers-back-leave/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=49ers-back-leave
The 49ers certainly helped calm down some panicking fans with their Thursday night trip to St. Louis.2013-09-28 14:36:309/26: KC Kingdom- Fantasy Football Focus: Thursday Night Edition &#8211; 49ers Vs Ramshttp://kckingdom.com/2013/09/26/fantasy-football-focus-thursday-night-edition-49ers-vs-rams/
THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS VS ST. LOUIS RAMS WHEN: 7:25 p.m. CDT WHERE: NFL Network With Fantasy Football roster decisions due today in regards to the players taking the field tonight, letâs take a look at some of the pertinent information about the 49ers and the Rams. INJURIES SA2013-09-26 14:37:009/25: FFLockerRoom- Fantasy Football Actives, Inactives and Weather Thursday Night Week 4http://fflockerroom.com/2013/09/25/fantasy-football-actives-inactives-weather-thursday-night-week-4/
FFLockerRoomÂ will be giving you a smorgasbord of NFL actives, inactives and weather each and every week leading up to game time during the NFL season. Used correctly, this tool will give you a major advantage over your competition in your fantasy football league(s). Now let&#8217;s get into theÂ Fa2013-09-25 23:37:219/25: Lombardi Ave- NFL Games to Keep an Eye on this Weekendhttp://lombardiave.com/2013/09/25/nfl-games-keep-eye-weekend/
The Green Bay Packers have the week off and it appears it couldn&#8217;t come at a better time. Still, we have to live with the reality that we&#8217;ll be without Packers football on Sunday. It&#8217;s time to don the purple and gold and root for our wonderful Minnesotan neighbors . . . Oh wait, ne2013-09-25 20:35:479/25: Sports Out West- 49ers Week 4 primer: A must win situation against the Rams?http://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/09/25/49ers-week-4-primer-a-must-win-situation-against-the-rams/
When the 2013 NFL schedule was released, there was talk that the San Francisco 49ers ran the risk of a slow start. With the first three games against playoff teams from the previous year, it was entirely possible that San Francisco could have started the season with two early losses. So while their 2013-09-25 08:36:529/25: FootballPerspective.com- New York Times: Post-Week 3, 2013http://www.footballperspective.com/new-york-times-post-week-3-2013/
This week at the New York Times, I examine the disappointing San Francisco 49ers. From the moment Coach Jim Harbaugh arrived in San Francisco in 2011, the 49ers have been one of the N.F.L.âs best teams. In Harbaughâs first two seasons, the 49ers ranked third in combined wins (24) and points diff2013-09-25 00:36:209/24: fantasyteamadvice.com- Week 4 IDP Waiver Wire Pickupshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FantasyTeamAdvice/~3/VrGCSNERbX8/
&#160; Three weeks into the fantasy season, regardless if you&#8217;re sitting atop the league at 3-0, in serious trouble at 0-3, or anywhere in between, you could likely use some help on the less po**** side of the fantasy game, Individual Defensive Players. Whether you are scrambling to replace a2013-09-24 23:37:359/22: Sports Out West- What will Trent Richardson do in Colts debut against 49ers?http://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/09/22/trent-ricardson-colts-49ers-week-3/
On Wednesday, the Indianapolis Colts acquired Cleveland Browns running back Trent Richardson, the No. 3 overall pick in last yearâs draft, for a 2014 first-round draft pick. Acquiring him just days before their Week 3 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, how will Richardson perform against the2013-09-22 08:36:439/16: Jim Zorn's Lemma- Game 2: Shehawks 29, 49ers 3 &#8212; Straight Jabshttp://jimzornslemma.com/408/
A cumulative butt-kicking. Â That&#8217;s the correct way to classify this game. Â There can be great variation in NFL games of the same point spread, and, although it&#8217;s weird to say, this one was a relatively closely fought 26-point rout. Â It &#8230; Continue reading &#8594;2013-09-16 22:37:309/16: Sports Out West- 49ers news: Ian Williams out for the season with broken anklehttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/09/16/ian-williams-injury-update-49ers-out-for-season/
San Francisco 49ers nose tackle Ian Williams suffered a broken left ankle in the 49ers Sunday night loss to the Seattle Seahawks and will miss the remainder of the 2013 season, according to Cam Inman of the San Jose Mercury News.Â The news comes after Williams sustained the injury on a cut block by2013-09-16 18:36:549/16: 49ersSpin- Patrick Willis speaks out against hit that broke Ian Williamsâ€™ anklehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49ersSpin/~3/4wdsVDGa8_s/patrick-willis-speaks-out-against-hit.html
Hours before the 49ers officially lost their game on Sunday night at Seattle, they lost defensive lineman Ian Williams.
Williams, as we reported during a lengthy lightning delay, suffered a
broken ankle when he was hit with a legal cut block in the opening
quarter.
After the game, som2013-09-16 12:37:019/9: Lombardi Ave- Packers Need to Get the Running Game Goinghttp://lombardiave.com/2013/09/09/packers-need-get-running-game-going/
The Green Bay Packers just fell short in their 28 &#8211; 34 loss against the San Francisco 49ers. The season opener showed a Packers team that can compete with the top tier teams of the NFL. Despite the loss, it bodes well that Green Bay matched the Niners&#8217; level of physical play and were in 2013-09-09 19:35:599/9: Lombardi Ave- Eddie Lacy: Tale of two halveshttp://lombardiave.com/2013/09/09/eddie-lacy-green-bay-packers-running-game/
Rookie running back Eddie Lacy, the Green Bay Packers second round pick in this yearâs NFL draft, is expected to bring a dimension to the team&#8217;s offense not seen around these parts since Ahman Green. The big running back from a big-time program, Lacy should seamlessly transition into the pro2013-09-09 18:35:519/7: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers vs. San Francisco 49ers: Five Key Match-ups to be watchinghttp://lombardiave.com/2013/09/07/green-bay-packers-vs-san-francisco-49ers-five-key-match-ups-watching/
When the Green Bay Packers match up against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday you will see a wide variety of talent on both sides of the ball. With this overflow of talent pouring onto Candlestick Park on Sunday, you can expect to see at least five key match-ups that will determine the outcome of the [2013-09-07 12:35:259/6: Lombardi Ave- Green Bay Packers vs. San Francisco 49ers: Young Tackles will be challengedhttp://lombardiave.com/2013/09/06/green-bay-packers-vs-san-francisco-49ers-packers-young-tackles-will-challenged/
It&#8217;s not a secret the Green Bay Packers like to throw the ball. San Francisco 49ers star middle linebackerÂ Patrick Willis is well aware of what the Packers will do come Sunday. &#8220;They&#8217;ve got a $100 million quarterback, so we knew they&#8217;re going to want him to throw the ball. T2013-09-06 14:35:299/5: EDSFootball- 2013 NFL Preseason Predictions: NFC West (Hanson)http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog/2013/09/2013_nfl_preseason_predictions_nfc_west_hanson.html
Here are my 2013 preseason predictions for the NFC West:
1. San Francisco 49ers (schedule): 13-3
Since taking over as head coach, Jim Harbaugh has back-to-back seasons with at least 11 wins and a Super Bowl appearance. After coming up short last year, it's now Super Bowl or bust for the Nine2013-09-05 18:36:549/5: Sports Out West- 49ers news: Patrick Willis mostly healed and ready for openerhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/09/05/49ers-news-patrick-willis-mostly-healed-ready-opener/
San Francisco 49ers middle linebacker Patrick Willis will be ready to play the season opener on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers, according to Matt Maiocco of CSNBayArea.com. The 28-year is still recovering from a broken right hand that he suffered on July 31 during practice in a 0ne-on-one pass2013-09-05 13:36:309/4: 49ersSpin- Jim Harbaugh thinks Patrick Willis will play Sundayhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49ersSpin/~3/6Xkq6M5ICgU/jim-harbaugh-thinks-patrick-willis-will.html
Itâs been just about a month since 49ers linebacker had surgery to
repair a slight fracture in his right hand, an injury that kept him out
of the entire preseason.
Patrick Willis has resumed practicing and coach Jim Harbaugh said at his
press conference Wednesday that he thinks Will2013-09-04 18:37:249/4: The Face-off- 5 Must Watch Games of the 2013 NFL Seasonhttp://theface-off.com/2013/09/04/5-must-watch-games-of-the-2013-nfl-season/
The NFL returns tomorrow night with the defending Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens opening on the road against the Denver Broncos in a rematch of last yearâs instant classic, double overtime, divisional round thriller. While this should be an entertaining start to a fantastic season, Vegas doe2013-09-04 16:36:519/4: WCB Sports- NFC West Preview: 49ers Set to Prevail Through Injurieshttp://wcbsports.com/2013/09/03/nfc-west-preview-49ers-set-to-prevail-through-injuries/
The countdown to football season continues here at West Coast Bias Sports.Â We&#8217;re living up to our namesake, so we&#8217;ll be keeping our focus on the West Coast.Â Today, we&#8217;ll take a look at the NFC West, home of the defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers, and another one of the 2013-09-04 11:36:379/4: EDSFootball- 2013 NFL Preseason Predictions: NFC West (Yanotchko)http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog/2013/09/2013_nfl_preseason_predictions_nfc_west_yanotchko.html
Here are my 2013 NFC West preseason predictions:
1. Seattle Seahawks (schedule): 12-4
The Seahawks certainly arrived last year, and quite earlier than most people thought was even possible. For Seattle, it all started once they found their quarterback in Russell Wilson, who lit the league in2013-09-04 06:36:299/4: FootballPerspective.com- Emerging From the Shadowshttp://www.footballperspective.com/emerging-from-the-shadows/
In 2008, the tightest division in college football was the ACC Atlantic. All six teams finished either 5-3 or 4-4. Boston College started 2-3 in conference play, but won the division after winning at Florida State, at Wake Forest, and against Maryland in the last three weeks of the regular season. T2013-09-04 00:36:149/2: EDSFootball- 2013 NFL Preseason Predictions: NFC West (Beazley)http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog/2013/09/2013_nfl_preseason_predictions_nfc_west_beazley.html
Here are my 2013 NFC West preseason picks:
1. San Francisco 49ers (schedule): 11-5
The 49ers are definitely the favorites to repeat in the NFC in my opinion. Colin Kaepernick is now the full-time starter and if he played the way he did down the stretch last year, the 49ers will be tough to b2013-09-02 03:36:179/2: EDSFootball- 2013 NFL Preseason Predictions: NFC West (Woodhull)http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog/2013/09/2013_nfl_preseason_predictions_nfc_west_woodhull.html
Here are my preseason picks for the NFC West:
1. St. Louis Rams (schedule): 11-5
Jeff Fisher has gone to work building a solid football team and in the model that he likes. The Rams will out 49er the Niners this year and squeak out the NFC West regular-season division crown. By that, I mean2013-09-02 02:36:238/17: EDSFootball- NEW: 2013 Fantasy Football IDP Rankings from Dan Yanotchkohttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog/2013/08/new_2013_fantasy_football_idp_rankings_from_dan_yanotchko.html
Last preseason, Dan Yanotchko contributed his fantasy football rankings including IDP rankings for our site for the first time.
Not only did all three of our rankers finish in the top half of draft accuracy among experts tracked by FantasyPros, but Yanotchko finished as the second-most accurate I2013-08-17 19:36:308/7: Sports Out West- Patrick Willis injury: 49ers LB undergoes surgeryhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/08/07/patrick-willis-injury-49ers-lb-undergoes-surgery/
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis recently underwent successful surgery to repair a fracture in his right hand, according to Mike Sando of ESPN.com. The six-year veteran suffered the injured to his hand during last Wednesday&#8217;s practice while he was working out with fullback Bruce M2013-08-07 16:36:348/5: 49ersSpin- Report: Patrick Willis had hand surgeryhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49ersSpin/~3/wClmvpjt7T4/report-patrick-willis-had-hand-surgery.html
49ers linebacker Patrick Willis suffered a slight fracture in his right hand last week, an injury that was not expected to force him to miss any time in the regular season.
At the time, there was no word about what kind of rehab process
Willis would have to undergo in order to return to th2013-08-05 19:36:288/5: NFL Spin Zone- Patrick Willis Will Have Hand Surgery; Will Not Miss Regular Season Gameshttp://nflspinzone.com/2013/08/05/patrick-willis-will-have-hand-surgery-will-not-miss-regular-season-games/
San Francisco 49ers stud linebacker Patrick Willis will have surgery on his hand, but he won&#8217;t miss any regular season games after the surgery. He is expected to be ready for the first game of the year. Plus, he has another hand. Willis hurt the hand during training camp drills. Having a buste2013-08-05 15:36:048/2: 49ersSpin- Report: 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver suffers torn ACLhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49ersSpin/~3/NcKaEyMAz0Q/report-49ers-cornerback-chris-culliver.html
The hits just keep coming on the injury front for the two favorites in the NFC West this season.
On the same day Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Percy Harvin underwent surgery to repair an injured hip, the San Francisco 49ers have apparently lost a defensive back for the season.
Accordin2013-08-02 18:36:338/2: Sports Out West- 49ers news: Chris Culliver tears ACL in practicehttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/08/02/49ers-news-chris-culliver-tears-acl-in-practice/
Another big blow to the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday took place on the injury front Â as starting cornerbackÂ Chris Culliver, tore his left ACL in a non-contact drill, according to CSNBayArea.com. This provides San Francisco with a problem that they really didnât need. After already having a de2013-08-02 17:36:288/1: 49ersSpin- Patrick Willis has fractured handhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49ersSpin/~3/k9O3khUI_sE/patrick-willis-has-fractured-hand.html
The 49ers feared that linebacker Patrick Willis suffered a âslight fractureâ of his right hand when he injured it during Wednesdayâs practice.&nbsp; X-rays taken on Thursday reportedly proved them correct.
Chris Mortensen of ESPN reports that those X-rays confirmed the
49ersâ s2013-08-01 16:36:368/1: Sports Out West- 49ers training camp 2013: Patrick Willis sustains right hand injuryhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2013/08/01/patrick-willis-injury-right-hand/
San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis sustained a right hand injury in training camp on Wednesday and will undergo X-rays on Thursday in order to find the extent of the damage, according to CSNBayArea.com. The injury appeared to take place when he collided with fullback Bruce Miller. 2013-08-01 16:36:267/30: XN Sports- NFC West Preview: A Tale of Two Titanshttp://sportsjerks.net/2013/07/30/nfc-west-preview-tale-titans/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nfc-west-preview-tale-titans
Weâre previewing all eight divisions in the NFL, one at a time, starting in the East and heading out West. Today, we finish with the NFC West. NFC West 2012 Standings: San Francisco 49ers (11-4-1) *Seattle Seahawks (11-5) St. Louis Rams (7-8-1) Arizona Cardinals (5-11) &#160; The most important ga2013-07-30 12:36:367/24: FootballPerspective.com- Inside Linebacker Moldbreakers: London Fletcher and Patrick Willishttp://www.footballperspective.com/inside-linebacker-moldbreakers-london-fletcher-and-patrick-willis/
Last year, I wrote about how rare and impressive it was to see Ray Lewis and London Fletcher still playing at high levels. Lewis did not have a great 2012 season, but managed to walk away from the game as a defending Super Bowl champ. Fletcher was even better, and was named a second-team All-Pro [..2013-07-24 00:36:267/11: The Pewter Plank- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2013 Schedule Preview: Part Four, The Home Stretchhttp://thepewterplank.com/2013/07/11/tampa-bay-buccaneers-2013-schedule-preview-part-four-the-home-stretch/
Welcome back to our four-part preview of the Buccaneersâ 2013 season schedule. Today we take a look at the last four opponents the Bucs will face in the upcoming season, and provide Â in-depth look at the teams the Buccaneers will face next year, and see how well the team from Tampa Bay matches up2013-07-11 18:35:307/11: FootballPerspective.com- How to Improve the NFL Network&#8217;s Top 100http://www.footballperspective.com/how-to-improve-the-nfl-networks-top-100/
For three straight years, NFL Network has produced a list of the Top 100 Players of 20xx. Many people have criticized the results, and this summary from Bill Barnwell hits on some of the main issues. But my issue isn&#8217;t with the mistakes the players may be making in the voting booth, but the mi2013-07-11 00:36:137/10: The Packer Perspective- The Reason for Hawk Hate (and What Happens Next)http://packerperspective.com/2013/07/10/the-reason-for-hawk-hate-and-what-happens-next/
Drafted fifth overall in 2006, A.J. Hawk has never really been able to shake the expectations that came with his high draft status. When you take a player that high, you expect a certain level of production, and Hawk, while solid, hasn&#8217;t produced at a level most would consider to be consistent2013-07-10 10:36:167/4: XN Sports- NFL: Best Remaining Defensive Free Agentshttp://sportsjerks.net/2013/07/04/nfl-best-defensive-free-agents/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nfl-best-defensive-free-agents
Weâve already looked at the best of the street free agents on the offensive side of the ball â now itâs time to flip to the defense, where the quality of players actually goes up â thereâs more likely to be impact signings on this side of the ball than [...]2013-07-04 11:36:207/3: XN Sports- San Francisco 49ers Look to Avoid Super Bowl Cursehttp://sportsjerks.net/2013/07/03/49ers-super-bowl-curse/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=49ers-super-bowl-curse
The San Francisco 49ers will enter the 2013 National Football League season experiencing something for the very first time. They will enter as the loserÂ from the previous season&#8217;s Super Bowl. After going five for five in their previous trips to pro football&#8217;sÂ championship game in the S2013-07-03 08:36:416/26: XN Sports- NFL All Budget Teamâ€”Defensehttp://sportsjerks.net/2013/06/26/nfl-budget-team-defense/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nfl-budget-team-defense
On Tuesday, we looked at the All-Budget team offense, as we tried to put together a 53-man roster under the NFLâs salary cap rules.Â Today, weâre moving on to the defensive and special teams side of the ball â we still have more than half of the roster to fill [...]2013-06-26 19:36:186/24: FanSided- Fan Gets Amazing San Francisco 49ers Tattoo (Photo)http://fansided.com/2013/06/24/fan-gets-pretty-amazing-san-francisco-49ers-tattoo/
Getting a tattoo of your favorite sports franchise seems like a good idea at first, but so often, for whatever reason they end up looking, well, bad. It&#8217;s not so much the idea was poor, just the execution. That can&#8217;t be said for this awesome San Francisco 49ers tattoo which not only feat2013-06-24 13:35:156/22: SideLion Report- How Many Sacks Will Ziggy Ansah Get As A Rookie?http://sidelionreport.com/2013/06/22/how-many-sacks-will-ziggy-ansah-get-as-a-rookie/
Ziggy Ansah may not want to share his personal goals with the media, but that doesn&#8217;t mean SideLion Report isn&#8217;t going to speculate what the young rookie from Ghana is going to accomplish this season. I&#8217;ve compiled a list of dominant rookie pass rushers in Aldon Smith and Von Mille2013-06-22 13:35:116/19: 49ersSpin- Patrick Willis among 49ers with perfect attendancehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/49ersSpin/~3/nnXIzfF0MKw/patrick-willis-among-49ers-with-perfect.html
There are varying degrees of voluntary when it comes to voluntary offseason workouts.
And 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh even passed out perfect attendance
certificates and T-shirts to the 31 of his 90 players who made every
workout this spring to help underscore the difference, and recognize 2013-06-19 16:37:345/14: NFL Mocks- 2013 NFL Draft: San Francisco 49ers Draft Gradehttp://nflmocks.com/2013/05/14/2013-nfl-draft-san-francisco-49ers-draft-grade/
1st Round 18th Overall &#8212; Eric Reid S, LSU &#8212; B Had the 49ers been able to grab him at 31, then this would be an A. Reid was great in 2011 and was being talked about as a top 10 pick. He didn&#8217;t have as good a year this past year. Many question his [...]2013 NFL Draft: San Francisco 42013-05-14 13:35:104/19: Musket Fire- New England Patriots worked out Larry Granthttp://musketfire.com/2013/04/19/new-england-patriots-worked-out-larry-grant/
Former San Francisco 49ers linebacker Larry Grant worked out for the New England Patriots yesterday, according to a tweet from Howard Balzer. Grant is a 28-year-old veteran at the position who was never expected to re-sign with the 49ers, and he has also received interest from the Kansas City Chiefs2013-04-19 11:35:204/15: FootballPerspective.com- How to determine the appropriate salary cap values for veterans: Part IIhttp://www.footballperspective.com/how-to-determine-the-appropriate-salary-cap-values-for-veterans-part-ii/
In Part I, I derived a formula to translate the number of marginal wins a veteran player was worth into marginal salary cap dollars (my answer was $14.6M, but the Salary Cap Calculator lets you answer that question on your own terms). We can also translate Approximate Value into wins using a similar2013-04-15 00:35:533/26: FootballPerspective.com- The best drafting teams from 2000 to 2007http://www.footballperspective.com/the-best-drafting-teams-from-2000-to-2007/
In this post I derived the expected value of the contribution of each draft slot based on Pro-Football-Reference.com&#8217;s Approximate Value system. You can see the full draft chart here. Once you know what the expected value is for a draft pick, the next step to grading a draft pick is to measure2013-03-26 00:35:472/3: FootballPerspective.com- Losing in the title game: the Harbaugh 49ers and the Lombardi Packershttp://www.footballperspective.com/losing-in-the-title-game-the-harbaugh-49ers-and-the-lombardi-packers/
Congratulations to Ray Lewis, Ed Reed, Joe Flacco, and the Baltimore Ravens on winning Super Bowl XLVII. The Ravens and 49ers treated us to an exciting Super Bowl, and the Hall of Fame chances of Terrell Suggs, Haloti Ngata, Matt Birk, Anquan Boldin, and yes, Joe Flacco, are a lot better today than 2013-02-03 23:35:412/2: FootballPerspective.com- Super Bowl XLVII Previewhttp://www.footballperspective.com/super-bowl-xlvii-preview/
Before we get to my preview, I feel the need to point you to some excellent Super Bowl previews I saw this week: Bill Barnwell at Grantland with his excellent Super Bowl preview Chris Brown on the Ravens defense against the 49ers offense and the Ravens offense against the 49ers defense, both also at2013-02-02 23:35:541/29: FootballPerspective.com- How Super Bowl XLVII could impact the HOF chances of certain 49ershttp://www.footballperspective.com/how-super-bowl-xlvii-could-impact-the-hof-chances-of-certain-49ers/
On Sunday, I looked at how the football legacies of certain Ravens would be affected by a win in Super Bowl XLVII; today I will do the same for the 49ers. And the best place to start is with the only surefire Hall of Famer on the team. Randy Moss turns 36 in a couple [...]2013-01-29 23:35:501/24: FootballPerspective.com- Super Bowl XLVII Prop Betshttp://www.footballperspective.com/super-bowl-xlvii-prop-bets/
I don&#8217;t advocate betting on football games and neither does Football Perspective. However, as a person who spends lot of time trying to measure events that are difficult to measure, as an academic exercise, I find this list of Super Bowl Prop bets pretty interesting. MVP and First to Score a T2013-01-24 17:35:491/21: Musket Fire- Super Bowl 2013: Ray Lewis captures the spotlighthttp://musketfire.com/2013/01/21/super-bowl-2013-ray-lewis-captures-the-spotlight/
The 2013 NFL Super Bowl will be dubbed as the &#8220;Harbaugh Bowl&#8221; or even the &#8220;Harbowl&#8221; (is that how it&#8217;s spelled?), and there are numerous storylines heading into the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens that have already capture the media spotlight an2013-01-21 10:35:281/20: FootballPerspective.com- Super Bowl Historyhttp://www.footballperspective.com/super-bowl-history/
Now that the Super Bowl matchup is set, I thought I&#8217;d start the two-week period with some Super Bow history. The table below lists some information from each of the first 46 Super Bowls. With Joe Flacco and Colin Kaepernick facing off, that ends five-year streak where at least one of the two q2013-01-20 23:35:451/16: FootballPerspective.com- Previewing the NFC Championship Game: San Francisco at Atlantahttp://www.footballperspective.com/previewing-the-nfc-championship-game-san-francisco-at-atlanta/
A couple of interesting notes, courtesy of Mike Sando on ESPN.com. The first is a good bit of trivia: Jim Harbaugh joins George Seifert, Barry Switzer and Rex Ryan as the only head coaches to reach the AFC or NFC Championship Game in each of their first two seasons as an NFL head coach. The [...]2013-01-16 23:35:441/14: FootballPerspective.com- Checkdowns: Pro-Football-Reference.com releases 2012 AVhttp://www.footballperspective.com/checkdowns-pro-football-reference-com-releases-2012-av/
It&#8217;s Christmas in January. Once the 2012 All-Pro teams were announced (my thoughts here), my buddies Mike Kania and Neil Paine worked through the weekend to provide us with Approximate Values for every player in the NFL this year. For the uninitiated, you can review how AV is calculated here. 2013-01-14 12:35:531/12: FootballPerspective.com- Checkdowns: 2012 All-Pro Teams Announced by the Associated Presshttp://www.footballperspective.com/checkdowns-2012-all-pro-teams-announced-by-the-associated-press/
Here are the selections: First Team QB: Peyton Manning, Broncos. RB: Adrian Peterson, Vikings (unanimous), Marshawn Lynch, Seahawks. FB: Vonta Leach, Ravens. TE: Tony Gonzalez, Falcons. WR: Calvin Johnson, Lions; Brandon Marshall, Bears. OT: Duane Brown, Texans; Ryan Clady, Broncos. OG: Jahri Evans,2013-01-12 12:35:501/11: FootballPerspective.com- Previewing the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs &#8211; Saturdayhttp://www.footballperspective.com/previewing-the-divisional-round-of-the-nfl-playoffs-saturday/
I was on vacation last week, so I provided just a bare bones set of NFL playoff predictions. Technically, my picks went 4-0 on Wildcard Weekend, but that doesn&#8217;t count for much when you pick the favorite in every game. With a little more time on my hands, here&#8217;s an in-depth preview of Sa2013-01-11 23:35:4112/21: North and South of Royal Brougham- Seahawks-49ers: Battle royale within the NFC Westhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nasorb/xzfz/~3/Zrefz6TYGv4/
Who would have honestly thought this Sunday night in Seattle would mean so much? Any Seahawks fan earlier this year probably did not think this NFC West match upÂ would carry so many headlines. The NFC West leading, San Fransisco 49ers are coming to Seattle to have a royal clash with the Seattle Se2012-12-21 21:35:5811/29: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- 49ers | Seven players fully practice KFFL:826187
San Francisco 49ers WR Mario Manningham (shoulder), OT Anthony Davis (finger), LB Tavares Gooden (elbow), LB Patrick Willis (shoulder), CB Tarell Brown (knee), FS Donte Whitner (knee) and SS Dashon Goldson (calf, ribs) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 29.2012-11-29 20:36:2011/28: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- 49ers | Six practice in fullKFFL:825862
San Francisco 49ers CB Tarell Brown (knee), OT Anthony Davis (finger), SS Dashon Goldson (calf, ribs), LB Tavares Gooden (elbow), FS Donte Whitner (knee) and LB Patrick Willis (shoulder) were each listed as full participants for practice Wednesday, Nov. 28.2012-11-28 22:36:2611/21: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- 49ers | Four able to practice fullyKFFL:824409
San Francisco 49ers LB Tavares Gooden (shin), DT Will Tukuafu (wrist), LB Patrick Willis (shoulder) and S C.J. Spillman (finger) were each listed as full participants in practice Wednesday, Nov. 21.2012-11-21 20:35:5211/17: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- 49ers | Patrick Willis practices fullyKFFL:823532
San Francisco 49ers LB Patrick Willis (shoulder) was a full participant in practice for the third consecutive day Saturday, Nov. 17, and he is considered probable for the Week 11 game against the Chicago Bears Monday, Nov. 19.2012-11-17 21:36:0211/16: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- 49ers | Patrick Willis practices fullyKFFL:823433
San Francisco 49ers LB Patrick Willis (shoulder) practiced in full for the second straight day Friday, Nov. 16.2012-11-16 21:35:5211/9: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- 49ers | Patrick Willis probable for Week 10KFFL:822071
San Francisco 49ers LB Patrick Willis (shoulder) is considered probable for the Week 10 game against the St. Louis Rams. He was able to practice in full Friday, Nov. 9, for the third consecutive day.2012-11-09 21:36:0510/3: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- 49ers | Patrick Willis wins NFC weekly awardKFFL:814840
San Francisco 49ers LB Patrick Willis was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week Wednesday, Oct. 3, for his performance in Week 4 against the New York Jets. Willis recorded 10 tackles, an interception and two passes defensed. 'I want to thank my teammates, especially those in the front seven,' Willis said. This is the second career Player of the Week award for Willis. He won the same award in Week 5 last season.2012-10-03 21:37:029/27: Money in the Banana Stand- Kill! Kill! Kill! &#8211; Week 3http://moneyinthebananastand.com/2012/09/27/kill-kill-kill-week-3/
. . . where we watch every game and reserve the right to change the commentary at the line of scrimmage. 13 Throwaways for Thursday 1. Torrey Smithâs virtuoso performance on the heels of personal tragedy reminded me of his backstory as one of the most likable people in the â¦ Continue reading &#2012-09-27 20:36:209/24: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- 49ers | Patrick Willis' injury not considered seriousKFFL:812718
The San Francisco 49ers do not believe the sprained ankle LB Patrick Willis (ankle) suffered Week 3 is considered serious.2012-09-24 16:36:299/24: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- 49ers | Patrick Willis has sprained ankleKFFL:812705
San Francisco 49ers LB Patrick Willis (ankle) suffered a sprained ankle in Week 3, but the team doesn't think his injury is serious.2012-09-24 15:36:356/14: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- 49ers | Two LBs excused from practiceKFFL:792656
San Francisco 49ers LBs Navorro Bowman and Patrick Willis were excused from practice Wednesday, June 13, due to personal reasons.2012-06-14 01:52:296/13: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- 49ers | Patrick Willis pulled from practice earlyKFFL:792410
San Francisco 49ers LB Patrick Willis (undisclosed) was pulled from practice Tuesday, June 12, by head coach Jim Harbaugh. Willis spoke with the coach for a few seconds, and then Willis ran off the field and into the locker room with the head training.2012-06-13 01:52:334/24: FanSided- Stripe Hype Draft Profile: Boston College MLB Luke Kuechlyhttp://stripehype.com/2012/04/24/stripe-hype-draft-profile-boston-college-mlb-luke-kuechly/
[caption id="attachment_9838" align="aligncenter" width="419" caption="October 29, 2011; College Park, MD, USA; Boston College Eagles linebacker Luke ...2012-04-24 18:53:441/21: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- 49ers | Five expected to playKFFL:766707
San Francisco 49ers TE Delanie Walker (jaw), C Jonathan Goodwin (calf), LB Patrick Willis (knee), CB Tarell Brown (thigh) and FS Dashon Goldson (ankle) are expected to be available for the NFC Championship game even though they are listed as questionable for the game.2012-01-21 18:52:111/21: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- 49ers | Six questionableKFFL:766665
San Francisco 49ers CB Tarell Brown (thigh), WR Ted Ginn Jr. (knee), FS Dashon Goldson (ankle), C Jonathan Goodwin (calf), TE Delanie Walker (jaw) and LB Patrick Willis (knee) are questionable for the NFC Championship Game.2012-01-21 01:52:151/20: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- 49ers | Three do not practiceKFFL:766500
San Francisco 49ers CB Tarell Brown (thigh), C Jonathan Goodwin (calf) and LB Patrick Willis (knee) were each unable to practice Thursday, Jan. 19.2012-01-20 01:52:331/19: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- 49ers | Patrick Willis not practicingKFFL:766472
San Francisco 49ers LB Patrick Willis (undisclosed) was present at practice Thursday, Jan. 19, but was not participating. He did not appear to be injured and may be receiving a day off.2012-01-19 18:52:401/7: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- 49ers | Three defenders named AP All-Pro first-teamersKFFL:764592
San Francisco 49ers LBs Navorro Bowman, Patrick Willis and DL Justin Smith were voted as first-team Associated Press All-Pro selections Friday, Jan. 6.2012-01-07 01:52:1612/30: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- 49ers | Four limited during practiceKFFL:763148
San Francisco 49ers FB Bruce Miller (knee), LB Patrick Willis (hamstring) and CBs Chris Culliver (shoulder) and Carlos Rogers (knee) were limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 29.2011-12-30 01:52:4212/24: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- 49ers | Two questionable for Week 16KFFL:762139
San Francisco 49ers FB Bruce Miller (knee) and LB Patrick Willis (hamstring) were each limited participants in practice Friday, Dec. 23, and both are considered questionable for Week 16 against the Seattle Seahawks.2011-12-24 01:52:2812/23: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- 49ers | Three limited during practiceKFFL:761922
San Francisco 49ers FB Bruce Miller (knee), WR Braylon Edwards (knee) and LB Patrick Willis (hamstring) were limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 22.2011-12-23 01:52:2912/22: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- 49ers | Patrick Willis hopeful to play in Week 16KFFL:761709
Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers LB Patrick Willis (hamstring) said he is hopeful of playing in the Week 16 game against the Seattle Seahawks Saturday, Dec. 24. Willis has missed two straight games with a strained right hamstring.2011-12-22 01:52:2512/22: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- 49ers | Patrick Willis does not practiceKFFL:761678
San Francisco 49ers LB Patrick Willis (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 21.2011-12-22 01:52:2512/17: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- 49ers | Two listed as questionable for Week 15KFFL:760889
San Francisco 49ers FB Bruce Miller (knee) and LB Patrick Willis (hamstring) are each listed as questionable for the Week 15 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.2011-12-17 18:52:3612/17: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- 49ers | Patrick Willis not practicingKFFL:760873
San Francisco 49ers LB Patrick Willis (hamstring) is not participating in practice Saturday, Dec. 17.2011-12-17 18:52:3612/17: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- 49ers | Patrick Willis not expected to play in Week 15KFFL:760781
San Francisco 49ers LB Patrick Willis (hamstring) is not expected to play in Week 15 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. 'Whenever Patrick is ready to play, whether it's this week or next week, he'll be ready to play and he'll go right back in there,' defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said Friday, Dec. 16. 'I don't look at it as resting him. He's rehabbing. So when he's healthy, he'll be playing.'2011-12-17 01:52:3012/17: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- 49ers | Two do not practice FridayKFFL:760773
San Francisco 49ers OT Joe Staley (concussion) and LB Patrick Willis (hamstring) each did not practice Friday, Dec. 16.2011-12-17 01:52:3012/16: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- 49ers | Two players miss practiceKFFL:760517
San Francisco 49ers OT Joe Staley (concussion) and LB Patrick Willis (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 15.2011-12-16 01:52:2812/8: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- 49ers | Two defenders do not practiceKFFL:758665
San Francisco 49ers CB Carlos Rogers (knee) and LB Patrick Willis (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 7.2011-12-08 01:52:2512/6: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- 49ers | Patrick Willis might miss one gameKFFL:758142
San Francisco 49ers LB Patrick Willis (hamstring) is expected to miss practice time, and he will 'probably' miss the Week 14 game against the Arizona Cardinals, a source said Monday, Dec. 5. The 49ers clinched the NFC West Division title Sunday, Dec. 4, so they will likely let him rest his right hamstring injury. Head coach Jim Harbaugh said he has not yet reviewed the MRI results.2011-12-06 01:52:2312/5: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- 49ers | Patrick Willis to have MRIKFFL:757844
Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers LB Patrick Willis (hamstring) will have an MRI Monday, Dec. 5, on the straight right hamstring he suffered in Week 13. The injury is not believed to be serious.2011-12-05 01:52:4012/4: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- 49ers | Patrick Willis injured Week 13KFFL:757745
San Francisco 49ers LB Patrick Willis (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury in Week 13 and was considered doubtful to return.2011-12-04 18:53:2011/26: KFFL.com Hot off the Wire- 49ers | Patrick Willis fined $7,500KFFL:756050
San Francisco 49ers LB Patrick Willis has been fined $7,500 for a late hit on an opponent in Week 11.2011-11-26 12:52:31